Hong Kong daily COVID infections hit record of 2,071

Pedestrians wearing face masks walk on a street, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong, China February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Lam Yik

HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Hong Kong reported 2,071 new daily COVID-19 infections on Monday, a new record, with 4500 preliminary positive cases, authorities said, as they battle to control a worsening outbreak.

Reporting by Twinnie Siu; writing by Farah Master

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https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-daily-covid-infections-hit-record-2071-2022-02-14