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Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (March 24), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 248 patients (112 male and 136 female, aged 18 months to 87 years) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
 
     There are 448 patients under isolation currently. So far, 102 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/Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:12
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