Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (March 11), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 46 patients (24 male and 22 female, aged 11 months to 95) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 119 patients under isolation currently. So far, 67 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/Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:30
Issued at HKT 18:30
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