Hong Kong - Covid-19 cases - 4,902 cases, 99 deaths?

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040200640.htm


CHP investigates 37 additional cases of COVID-19
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that as of 4pm today (April 2), the CHP is investigating 37 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 803 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 802 confirmed cases and one probable case).

The newly reported cases announced today involve 21 males and 16 females aged between two and 71. Among them, 30 had travel history during the incubation period and 17 are overseas students. 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, "In view of proliferation of the disease and 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, and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); 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, National Health Commission, Health Commission of Guangdong Province, relevant health authorities and the Hospital Authority.

The CHP has set up the hotlines (2125 1111 and 2125 1122), which operate from 8am to midnight daily, for public enquiries. As at 4pm today, a total of 78 546 calls were 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/Thursday, April 2, 2020
Issued at HKT 22:20

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040300436.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 (April 3), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 125 patients (63 male and 62 female, aged 6 to 88) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.

There are 689 patients under isolation currently. So far, 173 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable 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.




Ends/Friday, April 3, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:58

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040300642.htm


CHP investigates 43 additional cases of COVID-19
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that as of 4pm today (April 3), the CHP is investigating 43 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 846 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 845 confirmed cases and one probable case).

The newly reported cases announced today involve 23 males and 20 females aged between 16 and 60. Among them, 34 had travel history during the incubation period and 16 are overseas students. 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, "In view of proliferation of the disease and 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, and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); 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, National Health Commission, Health Commission of Guangdong Province, relevant health authorities and the Hospital Authority.

The CHP has set up the hotlines (2125 1111 and 2125 1122), which operate from 8am to midnight daily, for public enquiries. As at 4pm today, a total of 80 010 calls were 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, April 3, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:42

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040400453.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 (April 4), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 166 patients (82 male and 84 female, aged 6 to 93) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.

There are 724 patients under isolation currently. So far, 186 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/Saturday, April 4, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:30

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040400619.htm


CHP investigates 17 additional cases of COVID-19
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced that as of 4pm today (April 4), the CHP is investigating 17 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 863 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 862 confirmed cases and one probable case).

The newly reported cases announced today involve nine males and eight females aged between 6 and 93. Among them, 10 had a travel history during the incubation period and seven are overseas students. 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, "In view of the proliferation of the disease and 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 the 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, National Health Commission, 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 81 575 calls were 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/Saturday, April 4, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:15

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[Wenhui News] Dagong Wenhui all media reports: Hong Kong today (4th) added 17 confirmed diagnoses, aged 6 to 93 years old, with a total of 862 confirmed diagnoses. Ten of the new cases have travel records, 7 are students, 3 are a family, including 6-year-old children, and they have been to Finland and Sweden with two previous diagnoses.
Some of the remaining people who did not have travel records have been to bars, gyms and other places, and some people have not worn masks to talk with undiagnosed patients for 20 minutes...http://news.wenweipo.com/2020/04/04/IN2004040059.htm

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040500403.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 (April 5), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 184 patients (92 male and 92 female, aged 1 month to 77) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.

There are 702 patients under isolation currently. So far, 206 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable 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.




Ends/Sunday, April 5, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:19

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040400725.htm


Pok Oi Hospital gives response regarding a suspected hospital acquired case of COVID-19
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Pok Oi Hospital (POH) gives the following response regarding a suspected hospital acquired case of COVID-19 today (April 4):

A 93-year-old male patient with limited mobility was admitted to a Medicine and Geriatric (M&G) ward on 5/F of POH on March 10 because of stroke. He was then transferred to another M&G ward on 8/F on March 28 until he was discharged on April 1. On April 3, the patient was admitted to POH for fever and vomiting. Since he has symptoms of chest infection, he was admitted to a surveillance ward and his nasopharyngeal swab was taken and tested positive for COVID-19. The patient was transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital for isolation and treatment with serious condition.

A team of experts including the Chair of Infectious Diseases, Department of Microbiology of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, Professor Yuen Kwok-yung; Chief Infection Control Officer of Hospital Authority, Dr Raymond Lai, and the experts from the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) paid a visit to POH this afternoon. Records revealed that a 33-year-old male patient who had stayed in the 5/F M&G ward with the index patient between March 17 to 18 was tested positive to COVID-19 on March 27 (Case 455). This patient who was confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 was arranged to stay outside the cubicle of the index patient during hospitalisation. The experts suspected that the virus was transmitted through indirect contact therefore environmental specimen had been collected.

Patient admission has been suspended and deep cleansing has been arranged for the two M&G wards that the patient had stayed. There are 69 male patients and 5 female patients, aged from 21 to 90-year-old have to be quarantined. POH will arrange tests on COVID-19 for them. POH will also arrange COVID-19 testing for the healthcare workers and staff who have been in touch with the index patient. There will be about 150 people according to preliminary counting. Besides, there is one community nurse of POH who have visited the patient's residence on April 2 for nursing procedure including the replacement of nasogastric tubes. The community nurse has been classified as close contact by the CHP and will be sent to quarantine camp.

POH will continue working closely with CHP on this incident.



Ends/Saturday, April 4, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:25

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040500534.htm


CHP investigates 28 additional cases of COVID-19
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced that as of 4pm today (April 5), the CHP is investigating 28 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 891 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 890 confirmed cases and one probable case).

The newly reported cases announced today involve 17 males and 11 females aged between 16 and 64. Among them, 25 had travel history during the incubation period and 13 are overseas students. 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, "In view of the proliferation of the disease and 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 82 665 calls were 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 COVID-19 infection and health advice to help the public understand the latest updates....

Ends/Sunday, April 5, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:47

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040600471.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 (April 6), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 95 patients (37 male and 58 female, aged three to 78) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.

There are 759 patients under isolation currently. So far, 216 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable 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.


Ends/Monday, April 6, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:5

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040600583.htm

CHP investigates 24 additional 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 (April 6), the CHP was investigating 24 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 915 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 914 confirmed cases and one probable case).

The newly reported cases announced today involve 14 males and 10 females aged between 3 and 64. Among them, 18 had travel history during the incubation period and three are overseas students. 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, "In view of the proliferation of the disease and 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 83 755 calls were 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 COVID-19 infection and health advice to help the public understand the latest updates...

...Ends/Monday, April 6, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:55

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New dashboard https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040700538.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 (April 7), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 120 patients (60 male and 60 female, aged eight to 96) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.

There are 729 patients under isolation currently. So far, 236 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable infections have been discharged upon recovery.

With the service consolidation of the AsiaWorld-Expo and North Lantau Hospital test centres, and service commencement of the triage and test centres at the Accident and Emergency Departments of various public hospitals, the Hospital Authority (HA) will cease to announce test service statistics of the AsiaWorld-Expo centre separately beginning today. All preliminary positive test results obtained by public hospital laboratories will be further confirmed by the Department of Health and announced as confirmed cases collectively.

The HA 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/Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:14

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040700657.htm


CHP investigates 21 additional 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 (April 7), the CHP was investigating 21 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 936 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 935 confirmed cases and one probable case).

The newly reported cases announced today involve 12 males and 9 females aged between 16 and 61. Among them, 12 had travel history during the incubation period and four are overseas students. 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, "In view of the proliferation of the disease and 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 85 076 calls were 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 COVID-19 infection and health advice to help the public understand the latest updates...

...Ends/Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:45

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040800028.htm


North District Hospital announces a GOPC staff member confirmed of COVID-19 infection
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Regarding a staff member of Shek Wu Hui Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic being confirmed with COVID-19 infection, the North District Hospital spokesperson today (April 8) announced the following:

A 57-year-old operation assistant in the clinic has developed cough, sore throat but without fever since April 3. She had no travel history in the previous 14 days and has no known contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19. The staff member was tested for COVID-19 with deep throat saliva on April 7 and test result available in the evening has confirmed that she has tested positive to the virus. She is currently receiving treatment in isolation in the North District Hospital and is in stable condition.

She is mainly responsible for cleansing duties in the clinic and has been wearing personal protective equipment during work. The clinic has no records of handling patients with confirmed COVID-19 so far.

The clinic is tracing the close contacts of the staff member with the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health to follow up on the necessary tests and quarantine arrangements. The clinic will closely monitor the health of all staff members.

The clinic will be temporarily closed for a thorough disinfection today (April 8). Clinic staff will contact the patients who have made an appointment and the patients will be arranged to visit the Fanling Family Medicine Centre in the same district. Patients who have any enquiries can call the clinic hotline 2670 0211 during office hours.



Ends/Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Issued at HKT 1:17

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040800711.htm


CHP investigates 25 additional 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 (April 8), the CHP was investigating 25 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, taking the number of cases to 961 in Hong Kong so far (comprising 960 confirmed cases and one probable case).

The newly reported cases announced today involve 11 males and 14 females aged between two months and 71. Among them, 15 had travel history during the incubation period and four are overseas students. 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, "In view of the proliferation of the disease and 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 86 375 calls were 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 COVID-19 infection and health advice to help the public understand the latest updates....


...Ends/Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:56

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0040900539.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 (April 9), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 90 patients (42 male and 48 female, aged 5 to 86) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of COVID-19. Appropriate tests have been arranged for the patients.

There are 705 patients under isolation currently. So far, 293 patients who had COVID-19 confirmed or probable 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.




Ends/Thursday, April 9, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:02