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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 (February 26), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 57 patients (26 male and 31 female, aged one 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 124 patients under isolation currently. So far, 24 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/Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:05
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