Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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As at noon today (February 13), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 52 patients (30 male and 22 female, aged 10 months to 91) 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. There are 126 patients under isolation currently.
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/Thursday, February 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:20
Issued at HKT 18:20
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