Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0050100489.htm
Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (May 1), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of eight patients (five male and three female, aged 7 to 83) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 194 patients under isolation currently. So far, 859 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.
Ends/Friday, May 1, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:34
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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0050100567.htm
CHP investigates two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has announced that as of 4pm today (May 1), the CHP was investigating two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 1 040 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 1 039 confirmed cases and one probable case).
The newly reported cases announced today involve a 34-year-old male and a 16-year-old female. Both of them are returnees from Pakistan who arrived in Hong Kong on a chartered flight yesterday (April 30). The CHP's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. For case details and contact tracing information, please see the Annex.
The CHP urged members of the public to maintain an appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible in their daily lives. In particular, they should go out less and avoid social activities such as meal gatherings or other gatherings to reduce the chance of contacting infected persons, who may not present any symptoms, and minimise the risk of outbreak clusters emerging in the community.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "Given that the situation of COVID-19 infection remains severe and that there is a continuous increase in the number of cases reported around the world, members of the public are strongly urged to avoid all non-essential travel outside Hong Kong.
"The CHP also strongly urges the public to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene, which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community. On a personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes.
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly, regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps) and cover all floor drain outlets when they are not in use. After using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
The CHP will report the cases to the World Health Organization, the National Health Commission, the Health Commission of Guangdong Province, relevant health authorities and the Hospital Authority.
The CHP has set up hotlines (2125 1111 and 2125 1122), which operate from 8am to midnight daily, for public enquiries. As at 4pm today, a total of 102 584 calls had been received.
Moreover, the Government has launched the website "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk) for announcing the latest updates on various news on the COVID-19 infection and health advice to help the public understand the latest updates...
Ends/Friday, May 1, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:22
Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (May 1), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of eight patients (five male and three female, aged 7 to 83) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.
There are 194 patients under isolation currently. So far, 859 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.
Ends/Friday, May 1, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:34
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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0050100567.htm
CHP investigates two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has announced that as of 4pm today (May 1), the CHP was investigating two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 1 040 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 1 039 confirmed cases and one probable case).
The newly reported cases announced today involve a 34-year-old male and a 16-year-old female. Both of them are returnees from Pakistan who arrived in Hong Kong on a chartered flight yesterday (April 30). The CHP's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. For case details and contact tracing information, please see the Annex.
The CHP urged members of the public to maintain an appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible in their daily lives. In particular, they should go out less and avoid social activities such as meal gatherings or other gatherings to reduce the chance of contacting infected persons, who may not present any symptoms, and minimise the risk of outbreak clusters emerging in the community.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "Given that the situation of COVID-19 infection remains severe and that there is a continuous increase in the number of cases reported around the world, members of the public are strongly urged to avoid all non-essential travel outside Hong Kong.
"The CHP also strongly urges the public to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene, which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community. On a personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes.
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly, regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps) and cover all floor drain outlets when they are not in use. After using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
The CHP will report the cases to the World Health Organization, the National Health Commission, the Health Commission of Guangdong Province, relevant health authorities and the Hospital Authority.
The CHP has set up hotlines (2125 1111 and 2125 1122), which operate from 8am to midnight daily, for public enquiries. As at 4pm today, a total of 102 584 calls had been received.
Moreover, the Government has launched the website "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk) for announcing the latest updates on various news on the COVID-19 infection and health advice to help the public understand the latest updates...
Ends/Friday, May 1, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:22
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