The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (May 9), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of seven patients (six male and one female, aged 10 to 82) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.

     There are 90 patients under isolation currently. So far, 967 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/Saturday, May 9, 2020
Issued at HKT 16:15

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