Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (April 24), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 19 patients (14 male and five female, aged 13 to 88) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 331 patients under isolation currently. So far, 725 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/Friday, April 24, 2020
Issued at HKT 16:40
Issued at HKT 16:40
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