Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (April 16), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 27 patients (19 male and eight female, aged two to 86) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 559 patients under isolation currently. So far, 485 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable infections 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, April 16, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:06
Issued at HKT 18:06
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