Two of the four female patients with vomiting and diarrhoea symptoms in the Kowloon Hospital Rehabilitation Building have tested positive for Norovirus.

The four patients, aged 71 to 88, have came down with the symptoms since June 12. They are being treated in isolation and their condition is stable.

Infection control measures have been enhanced. There will be no admission to and discharge from the ward for the time being. Visits to the isolated cubicle in the ward is also suspended. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.

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