HK adds 44 to virus patient tally

Hong Kong reported today that 44 more, including 31 locals, are infected with the new coronavirus disease.

Among the latest addtions are 13 who have flown into Hong Kong, health officials said.

Eight are Indian visitors, two are Indonesian domestic helpers, two are Russians including a seafarer. Another patient is an Ethiopian, Chuan Shuk-kwan, of the Center for Health Protection said.