The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (May 7), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 19 patients (11 male and eight female, aged 1 to 92) 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 120 patients under isolation currently. So far, 944 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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