Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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As at noon today (January 27), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 69 patients (33 male and 36 female, newborn baby to aged 83) 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. Among the 110 patients under isolation, 104 are in stable condition. One female patient in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital is in critical condition, three neonatal babies in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, one male patient in North District Hospital and one female patient in Tuen Mun Hospital are in serious condition due to their underlying diseases. One reported case in North District Hospital succumbed due to his 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/Monday, January 27, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:55
Issued at HKT 19:55
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