The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (May 10), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 12 patients (six male and six female, aged 17 to 77) 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 88 patients under isolation currently. So far, 982 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 10, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:05

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