HONG KONG: With double-digit new infections on Friday, Hong Kong’s COVID-19 tally topped 6,000 since the epidemic outbreak and the authorities have stepped up efforts to curb the spread.
Hong Kong’s Center for Health Protection reported 92 additional confirmed cases on Friday, taking the total to 6,039.
Of all, 89 were local infections, including 17 of unknown origin. A large number of new patients were related to a dancing cluster, which has led to 367 infections. In the face of the worsening situation, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has tightened social distancing measures, strengthened COVID-19 screening and adopted more stringent requirements for inbound visitors.
When delivering her annual policy address, HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Wednesday that the goal is zero new infection and all necessary measures can be taken to achieve it.
According to Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority, 495 COVID-19 patients are still being treated in hospitals, including six in critical condition. –Agenceis
