TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital reports eight influenza A and Covid-19 cases

TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital reported on Wednesday that eight more male patients from the same ward were infected with influenza A or Covid-19 viruses, following an initial cluster of 14 infections two days ago.

Six patients, aged 42 to 70, tested positive for the influenza A virus, while one patient, aged 58, was positive for Covid-19. A 85-year-old patient tested positive for both viruses.

The affected patients are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition. Thorough cleaning and disinfection of the ward have been conducted.

Meanwhile, one of the earlier confirmed influenza A cases, a 60-year-old male patient, passed away on Wednesday due to underlying health issues.

The hospital will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation of the ward concerned, a spokesman from the hospital said. 

The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.