HK: Metropark hotel cluster grows, mass testing scheme uncovers possible transmission as it confirms 12 new virus cases


HONG KONG, Sept 5 (SCMP): A new Covid-19 cluster surrounding the Metropark Hotel in Mong Kok grew as the city confirmed 12 new cases on Friday, including two newly detected by Hong Kong’s ongoing mass testing scheme.

Officials revealed that one possible hidden transmission chain was uncovered through the scheme after a symptomless patient, who tested positive with a partner, was found to have had contact with a previous confirmed case.

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