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
Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner Woo Ying-ming today tested positive via a COVID-19 nucleic acid test, the commission said.
He is awaiting isolation arrangement from the Department of Health’s Centre for Health Protection.
Mr Woo last went to work on August 19. He wore a mask and followed disease prevention measures at work, including conducting rapid antigen tests daily. He has no recent travel history.
The commission will thoroughly clean and disinfect the offices concerned, and continue to implement disease prevention measures vigorously. Relevant staff members will undergo COVID-19 tests according to the centre’s advice.
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