Hong Kong reported 752 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, as the city's health chief said patrons of bars and pubs would have to present proof of negative rapid test results. Among the cases, 348 were confirmed via PCR tests, and 404 were positive RAT results further verified by health authorities. Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan Siu-chee said the number of confirmed cases was rising, expecting to hit four digits again this month. The authorities received 134 cases reported from 112 schools, involving 103 students and 31 staff members. Two more nurses from the psychiatric department of United Christian Hospital confirmed who had attended the same gathering as patients confirmed yesterday.

Source: The Standard June 14, 2022 16:31 UTC