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Two Covid-19 patients from abroad found with mutated virus

30 June 2021

By The SUN 

The 2 were found to carry the variant on arrival at HK Airport

Two imported cases of Covid-19 infection were recorded today, June 30, and both were found to carry the L452R strain of the Delta variant.

A statement issued by the Centre for Health Protection said the two new imported cases involved an 18-year-old man from the United Kingdom and a 34-year-old woman from Bangladesh. Both were asymptomatic.

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The two arrived separately on Jun 28, with the traveler from the UK flying in aboard flight BA031 while the woman from Bangladesh took flight QR818.

The CHP also said it has been notified of two travelers from Hong Kong who tested positive for Covid-19 two days after arriving in London.

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The two, a 43-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, left Hong Kong on Jun 18 aboard flight CX 251. Samples taken from them on Jun 21 tested positive for the coronavirus.

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The CHP said it was following up the cases with UK authority, and epidemiological investigation is ongoing.

Because of the infection, the pair’s place of residence, Horizon Suites in Ma On Shan, will be under a compulsory testing notice. Anyone who had stayed at the building for more than two hours netween Jun 5 to 30, should undergo testing on or before Jul 2.


For the latest news on the Covid-19 infection in Hong Kong, check the dedicated website, www.coronavirus.gov.hk. They may also send a message via WhatsApp to tel no 9617 1823 ior check the link wa.me/85296171823?text=hi.


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