China News Service, September 15 According to the press release of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Hong Kong Department of Health's Health Protection Center announced that as of 0:00 on September 15th, the center is investigating 4 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia. The total number of cases in Hong Kong has been 4976 so far. Cases (including 4975 confirmed cases and 1 suspected case).
Data map: Hong Kong citizens participate in the universal community testing program.
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The new cases involved 2 men and 2 women, aged between 32 and 43 years old, who had been outside the country during the incubation period.
In light of the severe epidemic in recent days, the Hong Kong Center for Health Protection urges the public to minimize going out, social contact and eating out. If they need to go out, they should wear a surgical mask and always pay attention to hand hygiene. At the same time, they strongly urge the elderly to stay at home as much as possible and avoid going out. , And consider using relatives and friends to assist with daily needs such as shopping.
A spokesperson for the Centre for Health Protection said: “In view of the fact that the epidemic situation around the world is still very severe and the number of cases in various places is rising, the centre strongly urges the public to avoid all non-essential travel plans.”