Wong Tai Sin Hospital Flu Outbreak Grows to 24 Cases, 3 Deaths Reported
HK01 · 6 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital has confirmed 14 new influenza A cases as of Monday, expanding the outbreak to a total of 24 infections. Three male patients aged 81 to 95, all suffering from severe underlying conditions, have died. The remaining 11 infected individuals are in stable condition, with 10 patients undergoing isolation treatment and one staff member on leave.
Key Points
- 13 additional patients and one staff member tested positive for influenza A following contact tracing, bringing total cases to 24
- Six male patients aged 63-95 were admitted to the respiratory medicine ward, and seven female patients aged 55-85 were in the rehabilitation ward
- Three male patients aged 81-95 died, all had serious pre-existing medical conditions
- Initial outbreak last Thursday (Sept 10) involved eight elderly patients and two staff members across two wards
- Hospital has strengthened infection control: ward disinfection, enhanced hand hygiene, and strict droplet precautions
Why It Matters
The deaths of three frail patients with underlying illnesses highlight the heightened vulnerability of elderly and immunocompromised individuals to influenza A infections in institutional settings .
The deaths of three frail patients with underlying illnesses highlight the heightened vulnerability of elderly and immunocompromised individuals to influenza A infections in institutional settings .