Author: gilbertogow15

Update on Candida auris cases in Princess Margaret Hospital *********************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:      Regarding an earlier announcement on Candida auris carrier cases, the spokesperson for Princess Margaret Hospital gave the following update today (July 9):        Having conducted contact tracing, one more 74-year-old male patient was confirmed as a Candida auris carrier without symptoms of infection. The patient is now being treated under isolation with stable condition.        In accordance with the prevailing guidelines, the hospital has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:   1. Thorough cleaning and disinfection ... Read more