The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (February 28), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 47 patients (17 male and 30 female, aged eight months to 89 years) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 114 patients under isolation currently. So far, 30 patients with 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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