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Hong Kong reports 121 new coronavirus cases as local transmissions stay high – Metro US

Hong Kong reports 121 new coronavirus cases as local transmissions stay high

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong reported 121 new coronavirus cases on Friday, including 118 that were locally transmitted, as authorities said the global financial hub faced a critical period to battle a third wave of the virus which has seen a resurgence this month.

The Chinese territory reported a daily record of 149 new cases on Thursday. Since late January, over 3,100 people have been infected in Hong Kong, 27 of whom have died.

(Reporting by Yanni Chow; Writing by Farah Master)