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 projected private flat supply for the next three to four years is 99,000 units, 1,000 more than the previous estimate.
The Transport & Housing Bureau today said there were 14,000 unsold units in completed projects at the end of March.
There were 70,000 units under construction, excluding those pre-sold by developers, and 15,000 units from disposed sites where construction may start any time.
The number of flats under construction in the first quarter was 3,800, while 8,100 units were completed during the period.
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