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| The CHP disclosed the 14 new cases today, all of them imported |
A 38-year-old woman who
arrived in Hong Kong from Manila was among 14 new cases reported today, Jun 25,
by health authorities.
She was said to be asymptomatic, but was transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin for isolation and treatment.
Of the new cases, 12
were returning residents from Pakistan while one flew in from India.
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They were all
transferred to hospitals from quarantine centers, except for the woman who had
flown in from Manila, who was moved from Regal Oriental Hotel in Kowloon where
she was temporarily quarantined while waiting for her test results.
Records published by the
Centre for Health Protection showed the woman had been in the Philippines from
Mar 14 until she flew to Hong Kong yesterday.
No nationality was
mentioned, but it would appear she is a Filipina, most likely a migrant worker,
who got caught in the hard lockdown imposed by the Philippine government on
Metro Manila starting Mar 16.
The new cases, aged
between 2 and 39, brought Hong Kong’s total tally to 1,193 with one probable
case.
The death toll rose to
seven today, with a 55-year-old man who was airlifted from Manila on Jun 23
becoming the latest fatality.
The CHP says it is
continuing its epidemiological investigations
and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases.
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The
public is again warned to maintain good personal hygiene, keep social distancing and avoid going out and
taking part in meal gatherings to reduce the risk of community transmission.
The CHP
warning mentioned in particular infected persons who may not show symptoms, but
could be highly contagious.
With
the global tally for the coronavirus now nearing 10 million, people in Hong
Kong are also advised to avoid unnecessary travel.
Those who want to know more about the coronavirus situation in Hong Kong may check out the latest information at www.coronavirus.gov.hk or by calling the Covid-19 WhatsApp helpline, 96171823.
