Hong Kong mother ‘crying, begging’ after hospital separates her from 11-month-old baby who has Covid-19

A Hong Kong mother has described being left “crying and hysterical” after authorities separated her from her 11-month-old baby who tested positive for Covid-19 in hospital, as health care facilities struggle to cope with a sharp influx of patients.

The 32-year-old communications professional, who asked to be referred by her first name Laura, said her daughter developed a cough, fever and difficulty breathing on Sunday.