Hong Kong to require mandatory tests for suspected Covid-19 patients


HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN): The Hong Kong government will empower doctors to mandate Covid-19 tests for suspected virus patients but has no plans, as of now, of conducting mandatory universal testing.

Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan Siu-chee said Thursday that doctors can mandate tests for suspected virus patients starting Saturday until Dec 11.

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