5 more confirmed with COVID-19, total now at 77

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Five more persons have been confirmed with the new coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total to 77, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.

In addition, there are 245 persons suspected of infection in hospitals.

In 17 dedicated quarantine centres, there are 2,738 persons of whom 30 are foreigners. Several thousands who had returned from overseas are also engaged in self-quarantine in their homes as per the Government directive.