Hong Kong reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, Ocean Park reopens

Source: Xinhua| 2020-09-18 19:22:36|Editor: huaxia

HONG KONG, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total confirmed cases to 4,996.

The new cases involved one imported and two local infections, the CHP said at a press briefing. Both the local cases were related to previously confirmed cases.

Hong Kong's iconic theme park Ocean Park resumed operation on Friday after being temporarily closed again for more than two months due to the third wave of COVID-19 outbreak.

Starting Friday, more entertainment venues have reopened, including bars, karaoke lounges and amusement parks, and restrictions over restaurants have also been loosened.

There are currently 167 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, with 13 in critical condition. A total of 102 people died due to the virus. Enditem

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