Hong Kong reports 17 new Covid-19 cases, all imported - 5,237 in total


A man wearing a face mask, amid concerns of Covid-19, walkings through the arrivals hall at Hong Kong International Airport. - AFP

HONG KONG, Oct 17 (China Daily/ANN): Hong Kong reported 17 Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases on Saturday, the biggest daily increase since Oct 8, pushing the tally in the city to 5,237.

All new cases, involving five males and 12 females, were imported according to a press release issued by the Centre for Health Protection.

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