Two patients have died from a fungal infection outbreak linked to a redevelopment at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where six transplant unit patients were affected. The outbreak, caused by Aspergillus, occurred between October and December 2025, prompting health authorities to enhance safety measures, including a ward deep clean and air quality upgrades. The ward was declared safe to reopen on February 9, 2026, following consultations with an expert panel.
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