Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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As at noon today (January 26), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 77 patients (42 male and 35 female, aged one to 94) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of severe respiratory disease associated with a novel infectious agent. Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent to the DH for testing. 107 patients are still under isolation, 103 patients are in stable condition. One male patient in North District Hospital is in serious condition due to his underlying disease while two male patients in Tseung Kwan O Hospital and one male patient in Tuen Mun Hospital are in critical condition due to their underlying diseases.
The HA will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Sunday, January 26, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:42
Issued at HKT 19:42
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