The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (February 22), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 19 patients (13 male and six female, aged seven to 89) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
      
     There are 98 patients under isolation currently. So far, 11 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/Saturday, February 22, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:45

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