The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (March 22), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 265 patients (130 male and 135 female, aged 13 months to 83 years) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 523 patients under isolation currently. So far, 101 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable infections 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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