The Centre for Health Protection today said it is investigating four additional confirmed COVID-19 cases, taking the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong to 1,203.

The cases involve one male and three females aged between 23 and 53. All of them travelled during the incubation period.

The centre again urged members of 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.

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.

Additionally, the Hospital Authority reported that 92 confirmed COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalised and 1,105 confirmed and suspected patients have been discharged.

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