The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (February 12), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 59 patients (32 male and 27 female, aged 20 to 92) 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 for testing. One patient was discharged today while 135 patients are still under isolation.
 
     The Hospital Authority 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/Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:12

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