The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (February 24), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 28 patients (12 male and 16 female, aged four to 82) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 97 patients under isolation currently. So far, 17 patients with the COVID-19 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.
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