Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (March 26), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 210 patients (97 male and 113 female, aged 7 months to 89) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 441 patients under isolation currently. So far, 110 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/Thursday, March 26, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:14
Issued at HKT 18:14
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