Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (March 3), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 47 patients (21 male and 26 female, aged two months to 88 years) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 123 patients under isolation currently. So far, 37 patients with the 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/Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:00
Issued at HKT 19:00
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