Citizens wearing masks walk on a street in Hong Kong, south China, April 2, 2021. Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection reported 19 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total tally to 11,499. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
HONG KONG, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported 19 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total tally to 11,499.
The new cases included seven local infections and 12 imported ones. Of the local cases, one had an unknown origin, according to a CHP press briefing.
According to the Hospital Authority, 123 COVID-19 patients are currently being treated in public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Center, and nine patients are in critical condition.
Hong Kong launched a COVID-19 vaccination program on Feb. 26. As of April 1, about 466,300 people had received their first dose of vaccine, and about 54,000 had received their second jabs. Enditem
Citizens wearing masks walk on a street in Hong Kong, south China, April 2, 2021. Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection reported 19 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total tally to 11,499. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Citizens are seen on a ferry in Hong Kong, south China, April 2, 2021. Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection reported 19 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total tally to 11,499. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Citizens wearing masks walk on a street in Hong Kong, south China, April 2, 2021. Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection reported 19 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total tally to 11,499. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Citizens wearing masks walk on a street in Hong Kong, south China, April 2, 2021. Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection reported 19 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total tally to 11,499. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Citizens play chess at a park in Hong Kong, south China, April 2, 2021. Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection reported 19 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total tally to 11,499. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
