The Centre for Health Protection today announced it is investigating one additional case of COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong to 1,066.

The new case involves a 24-year-old man who had travelled during the incubation period.

The centre again urged the public to maintain an appropriate social distance from other people to minimise the risk of infection.

People should go out less and avoid social activities such as having meals out or other gatherings to minimise the risk of coronavirus clusters emerging in the community, it added.

As the COVID-19 situation remains severe and the number of cases reported around the world continues to rise, people are strongly urged to avoid all non-essential travel outside Hong Kong as well as maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene.

Additionally, the Hospital Authority reported that 28 patients confirmed with COVID-19 are currently hospitalised and 1,034 confirmed and suspected patients have been discharged.

For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government's dedicated webpage.