Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (March 18), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 173 patients (81 male and 92 female, aged 22 months to 90 years) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 239 patients under isolation currently. So far, 95 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable infections 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, March 18, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:20
Issued at HKT 18:20
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