The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:As at noon today (February 21), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 24 patients (15 male and nine female, aged 16 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 94 patients under isolation currently. So far, six patients with the 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.

Ends/Friday, February 21, 2020

Issued at HKT 18:11

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