Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (February 19), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 31 patients (10 male and 21 female, aged 19 to 83) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 100 patients under isolation currently. So far, five patients with COVID-19 infection have been discharged upon recovery.
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 19, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:27
Issued at HKT 19:27
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