HK at 'critical stage' with 3,028 new Covid-19 cases, one death

The number of Covid-19 cases is expected to hit 6,000 in two weeks’ time. - AP

HONG KONG (China Daily/Asia News Network): Hong Kong is at a 'critical stage' in its fight against the pandemic as it recorded 3,028 new Covid-19 cases and one new death on Thursday (July 7), health authorities said.

Gladys Kwan, Chief Manager (Clinical Effectiveness and Technology Management) of the Hospital Authority, said there was an 'upsurge' in cases and hospital services could be affected if the trend continues.