Updated on 23 May 2022
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In response to COVID-19, the Hong Kong SAR Government has activated the Emergency Response Level, the hospital has implemented the below preventative measures to safeguard the health of our patients, staff and visitors.
General Information:
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Admission and Visiting Criteria for Patients and Visitors:
Hospital (Outpatient)
Inpatient Admission
Visitor
Positive antigen or PCR test
Yes (by appointment only)
Require pre-admission assessment
No
Respiratory symptoms
Yes(if PCR negative)
Diarrhoea with/without Fever
Yes
Fever without respiratory symptoms
Travel history
Fulfilled quarantine requirements by HK’s Government and left the quarantine facility
Come2HK/Return2HK Scheme:
Fully vaccinated and complete the compulsory PCR test on Day 5. Admit or visit on 8th day post arrival*apply to co-living member
Cabin/Cargo*/crew members:
Received a written direction for COVID-19 testing:
Completed last compulsory PCR/ RAT test
Telemedicine is also available for Matilda existing patients.
Please call 2849 1500 for booking an appointment.
PCR or Rapid Antigen Test Requirement for patients:
Outpatient and Matilda Medical Centre:
Patients who show respiratory symptoms, or require a mask off procedure have to undergo a COVID-19 rapid antigen test.
Health assessment, Physiotherapy and Imaging department:
Required to undergo a COVID-19 rapid antigen test, or can have a government recognised rapid antigen test done at home and present a photo of the result (with name, date and time written on the test kit) upon arrival.
Inpatient:
All patients are required to have a COVID-19 PCR the day before or on the day of admission. If emergency admission is required, a COVID-19 rapid antigen test will be required prior to the PCR test.
Visiting Arrangements
Upon passing the health questionnaire at triage, visitors have to undergo a COVID-19 rapid antigen test or have a government recognised rapid antigen test done at home and present a photo of the result (with name, date and time written on the test kit). The result will be valid for the same day.
All visitors must wear surgical masks at all time. Visiting times are from 10am to 8pm daily.
Medical Surgical Department
Please advise the visitor’s name prior to visiting.
Maternity Department
Classes and tours
Face to face health education classes and community midwifery service are resumed.Hospital tours are suspended. A maternity virtual tour and meet the midwife online sessions are available. Contact us to enquire at 2849 0111 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Centre for Health Protection Notification
The hospital is required to notify any new COVID-19 cases to the CHP who present with a positive PCR result.
Visit Centre for Health Protection website for quarantine requirements.
As the COVID situation evolves, the preventative measures may change. For enquiries, please call 2849 0111.