No new COVID-19 cases recorded

June 3, 2020

The Centre for Health Protection announced that as of 4pm today, no new COVID-19 cases have been recorded, leaving the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong at 1,093.

 

Regarding the cluster in Lek Yuen Estate, Sha Tin, the centre said it has been conducting epidemiological investigations and carrying out preventive control measures.

 

As of 4pm, 1,056 deep throat saliva samples had been collected from Luk Chuen House, Lek Yuen Estate, among which, 1,031 samples have had testing for COVID-19 completed.

 

Except for the four confirmed cases announced on June 2, other samples have tested negative.

 

As of 5pm, residents residing in 66 units had not returned their samples.

 

The centre urged these residents to return their deep throat saliva samples, adding that it will arrange compulsory testing for those who fail to do so.

 

Meanwhile, as of 4pm, the centre had collected and tested 1,726 samples from Luen Yuet House, Kwai Luen Estate, with no positive results.

 

Additionally, the Hospital Authority reported that 51 patients confirmed with COVID-19 are currently hospitalised and 1,039 confirmed and suspected patients have been discharged.

 

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

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