Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (May 3), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 11 patients (seven male and four female, aged 9 to 67) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 175 patients under isolation currently. So far, 879 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, May 3, 2020
Issued at HKT 16:21
Issued at HKT 16:21
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