Coronavirus: sixth wave of infections unlikely to hit Hong Kong within weeks, experts say, as city confirms 234 cases


Source: scmp.com scmp.com

Key Topics in this News Article:

News Snapshot:

Hong Kong is unlikely to experience a sixth wave of coronavirus infections in the next few weeks, two public health experts have argued, adding that recently identified clusters are not a sign of an overall surge in cases. The experts’ views were at odds with a projection made by leading government pandemic adviser Professor Gabriel Leung, who warned on social media at the weekend that the next wave could hit the city soon. Health authorities on Monday confirmed 234 infections, including 42 imported ones. No deaths related to the virus were recorded. The city’s coronavirus tally stood at 1,208,740 cases,...