Cases of Covid-19 have increased by 20 times in Hong Kong.
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- According to the city's leader, the recent wave of Covid-19 infections has "overwhelmed" Hong Kong, with daily cases increasing by 20 times in the last two weeks.
On Monday, Hong Kong's leader said that the latest wave of Covid-19 infections has "overwhelmed" the city, as daily cases have increased by 20 times in the last two weeks, leaving hospitals short of beds and unable to cope.
Carrie Lam, the city's administrator, issued a bleak update to residents already subjected to tight social gathering restrictions, as health officials reported a new high of 2,071 infectious diseases on Monday, with 4,500 preliminary positive cases.
"The situation is extremely unfavorable, and the government is concerned and concerned," she said. As the number of cases increased, Lam said her administration would work with Chinese officials to address the "grave situation."
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