The Centre for Health Protection today said it is investigating 3,172 additional locally acquired COVID-19 cases, of which 449 were identified through nucleic acid tests and 2,723 via rapid antigen tests. Separately, 111 imported cases were detected. Furthermore, seven residential care homes for the elderly and five for disabled people logged 13 cases involving their residents. The Hospital Authority reported that 20 patients passed away in public hospitals. According to a preliminary analysis, the cause of death for nine patients was related to COVID-19, while that of the remaining 11 patients was unrelated. It also registered eight more critical cases, bringing the number of patients in critical condition to 93. Separately, to align with the Government’s cancellation of issuing isolation orders from tomorrow, the authority will, starting from the same day, announce at 8.30am and 1pm the information of general out-patient clinics (GOPC) quota reserved for COVID-19
The Candidate Eligibility Review Committee (CERC) today published a notice in the gazette to declare one nomination, of candidate John Lee, for the 2022 Chief Executive Election as valid.
Mr Lee received 786 valid nominations from 786 Election Committee members.
The Returning Officer received one nomination form by the close of the nomination period of the Chief Executive election on April 16. The CERC has reviewed the candidate’s eligibility and determined the nomination as valid.
Separately, the Registration & Electoral Office received seven registrations of Election Committee ex-officio members arising from changes of specified offices’ holders. After review, the CERC determined that these seven registrations are valid.
Polling will take place on May 8. A main polling station will be set up at the Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai for Election Committee members to cast their votes.
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