Two more patients on a female ward in Siu Lam Hospital have developed fever and respiratory symptoms, bringing the total cases to 12.

Aged 20 and 40, the patients have been transferred to the isolation ward of Tuen Mun Hospital and are in stable condition.

Infection-control measures on the ward concerned have been stepped up. Admission to and discharge from the ward have been suspended, while the visiting policy remains normal.  

All other patients and staff on the ward are under close surveillance.