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 says four of the 13 locally acquired cases had no clear source. File photo: RTHK

    The Centre for Health Protection says four of the 13 locally acquired cases had no clear source. File photo: RTHK

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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