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Hong Kong Covid-19 task force swamped as woman, 62, died alone at home, inquest told

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Death of Hong Kong woman forced to wait for Covid-19 quarantine spot came as health staff overloaded by fourth wave of cases, coroner hears

  • Centre for Health Protection official tells inquest that expansion of Covid-19 task force could not keep pace with fourth wave surge
  • Doctor defends nursing decision not to prioritise case of woman with chronic conditions found dead three days after daughter was isolated with Covid-19

Updated: 8:26pm, 1 Feb, 2023

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