COVID-19 confirmed cases now at 78

One more person has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total to 78, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.

In addition, there are 222 persons suspected of infection in hospitals.

There are 2,738 persons in 17 dedicated quarantine centres, of whom 30 are foreigners. Several thousands who have returned from overseas are also engaged in self-quarantine in their homes, as per the Government directive.