Hong Kong, 70-Year-Old Woman Confirmed with 'COVID-19'... Cases Rise to 92
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 27th, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection is increasing in Hong Kong as well.
The South China Morning Post reported that on this day, a 70-year-old woman in Hong Kong tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 92.
It is presumed that this woman was infected at a Buddhist temple called 'Bokhyejeongsa' located in the North Point area of Hong Kong.
After epidemiological investigations by Hong Kong health authorities at this temple, the novel coronavirus was detected on faucets and scriptures.
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The number of people infected at this temple or who contracted the virus through close contact with these infected individuals has increased to 13. The Hong Kong government identified 221 worshippers who visited this temple, and among them, 35 people who had close contact with confirmed cases were quarantined.
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