The Chief Administrative Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management) of the Hospital Authority, He Wanxia, said that a female nurse at the Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital had a preliminary diagnosis. She had taken care of the confirmed patient earlier and left a deep throat saliva sample for the patient. She was wearing a mask and gloves at work , But did not wear a mask. She tested negative on December 24. She had a fever and was diagnosed yesterday (28th). She ate with 5 colleagues from the same hospital and 5 other colleagues from different hospitals. A total of 5 medical staff from the Buddhist Hospital were listed as close contacts. The test results were all negative. All 5 people were wearing suitable protective equipment and no patients were affected.
In addition, another nurse in the 2D ward of the United Hospital has a preliminary diagnosis. The nurse has taken care of the confirmed patient and will be quarantined.
Coronavirus Correlation Report:
143 deaths of 59-year-old male patient from Eastern Hospital
A 71-year-old female patient in the 2D ward of United Hospital has 142 deaths
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