Third Filipino in HK, positive with COVID-19

Another Filipino in Hong Kong has tested positive with Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19 ) making it the 3rd Filipino case in the said Chinese Administrative Region.

According to the information given to the Philippine Consulate General from the Hong Kong Health Department, the patient is presently healthy and does not show any symptoms but she is currently isolated and undergoing tests.

The first two Filipinos who caught COVID-19 are now well. However, they are still in the hospital to complete test samples.

The Philippine Consulate General assures that they are attending to all the needs of the confirmed Filipino COVID-19 patients in Hong Kong.

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