21 Jul 2026 · Infection control

Candida auris carrier cluster at a care home in Tai Kok Tsui

The Centre for Health Protection is following up a cluster of three Candida auris carriers among residents of a care home in Tai Kok Tsui, linked to an earlier cluster at Kwong Wah Hospital. The residents have no symptoms and are stable; the centre has inspected the home, trained staff and asked it to tighten infection control.

• Three residents, all carriers without symptoms
• Linked to the earlier Kwong Wah Hospital cluster
• The home must follow the CHP's guidelines on preventing communicable diseases in RCHEs: contact precautions, cleaning and dedicated equipment
• Candida auris is often more drug-resistant than other Candida; hand hygiene is key

Our summary, in our own words. Read the full text in the government press release.