3 imported COVID-19 cases reported

The Centre for Health Protection today said it is investigating three additional imported COVID-19 cases involving patients who arrived from Kazakhstan, the Philippines and Egypt.   Specified people linked to Aigburth, 12 Tregunter Path and 7 Lyttelton Road in Mid-Levels are reminded to get tested tomorrow in accordance with a compulsory testing notice.   A total of 48 cases were reported in Hong Kong in the past 14 days, all of which are imported.   For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government’s dedicated webpage.
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