Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (April 3), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 125 patients (63 male and 62 female, aged 6 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 689 patients under isolation currently. So far, 173 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 3, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:58
Issued at HKT 18:58
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