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 (April 19), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 41 patients (23 male and 18 female, aged 4 to 84) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients. 
 
     There are 449 patients under isolation currently. So far, 602 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable 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, April 19, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:34

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