Hong Kong puts mass testing on hold as COVID-19 deaths rise

“Now the situation is that planning and preparation are still underway, but it is not a priority to do . When to do it will be a collective decision, and will take into account the opinions of experts," said Lam.

The government is focusing on reducing the number of deaths and critical cases, as well as the rapid spread of the virus, Lam said at a news conference with other senior officials and the slogan “Combating the Epidemic with Staunch National Support” in the background. To reduce the number of deaths, infected patients will be treated centrally, with the city’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital becoming a dedicated hospital for COVID-19, she said. Some 1,500 beds will be set aside.Some general wards in other hospitals will also be converted into COVID-19 beds, and an emergency hospital will be built by mainland authorities for the city that will be supported by medical staff from elsewhere in China.

The bulk of the most recent cases have been found in the northeastern province of Jilin, more than 2,000 kilometers north of Hong Kong, along with the east coast province of Shandong. Beijing itself recorded six new cases.

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