Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (February 23), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 32 patients (14 male and 18 female, aged 22 to 98) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 99 patients under isolation currently. So far, 12 patients who had 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/Sunday, February 23, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:24
Issued at HKT 18:24
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