The mainland medical expert delegation exchanges clinical experience with a team from Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in treating critically ill COVID-19 patients, on Feb 23, 2022. (PHOTO / INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, HKSAR)

HONG KONG – The mainland COVID-19 medical expert delegation that is assisting Hong Kong in tackling the fifth wave of the epidemic will extend its stay in the city and support medical-related work. 

As the delegation continued its visit on Wednesday, it went to the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital to understand its operation and conduct in-depth discussions with clinicians on the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 cases. 

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Secretary for Food and Health Prof Sophia Chan said the Chief Executive, on Feb 22, announced a comprehensive plan to control the current epidemic situation. 

Mainland COVID-19 medical experts visit the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital on Feb 23, 2022. (PHOTO / INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, HKSAR)

The Hong Kong government will spare no effort and leverage the central government's experience and guidance in fighting the epidemic with the central government's support in manpower and resources, with a view to enhancing the capability in early treatment and reducing severe cases and deaths, she said. 

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Prof Chan also thanked the expert delegation for extending its stay to offer guidance and render assistance. 

The mainland COVID-19 medical expert delegation arrived in Hong Kong on Feb 19.