Hong Kong reports 121 new coronavirus cases as local transmissions stay high
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Hong Kong is battling a third wave of the virus which has seen a resurgence this month.
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HONG KONG (REUTERS) - Hong Kong reported 121 new coronavirus cases on Friday (July 31), 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.
