Hong Kong coronavirus patients can expect to leave hospital five to seven days earlier following a relaxation of discharge criteria that will free up beds amid a surge in untraceable infections, a government pandemic adviser has said.
HONG KONG (China Daily/Asia News Network): The Hong Kong government announced that its social distancing measures will remain in place until Feb 17 after the city recorded 164 new Covid-19 infections on Thursday (Jan 27), the highest single-day figure over the past two years.
HONG KONG (China Daily/Asia News Network): Hong Kong reported 107 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (Jan 26), including seven infections with unknown sources, bringing the city's tally to 13,627.
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