Hong Kong Reports 16 New Coronavirus Cases
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2021-02-22 HKT 17:54
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The Centre for Health Protection on Monday reported 16 new coronavirus infections in the territory.
Thirteen of them were locally acquired, four via an unknown source. These included a 66-year-old post-natal care helper, two retirees, and a 41-year-old computer officer.
All four went to get tested after developing symptoms such as a runny nose, shortness of breath and a sore throat.
The three imported cases involved women aged 21 to 45 who arrived in Hong Kong from Indonesia.
The Covid-19 tally in the SAR now stands at 10,884.
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