Hong Kong reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, 3rd day without untraceable local cases
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Oct 19, taking Hong Kong's total tally to 5,256.
Among the newly reported cases, 14 had a travel history during the incubation period. The remaining case was epidemiologically linked with local case, the CHP said.
It marked the third day without untraceable COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, which saw 19 imported cases and two traceable local infections over the weekend.
According to Hong Kong's Hospital Authority, 127 patients are being treated in hospitals, including 12 in critical condition.
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