The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, has confirmed that a traveller who tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival, has now been admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) at the Health Services Authority from quarantine.

The patient is in a stable condition and breathing on their own.

"The patient is still able to do everything on their own. I know we all wish to express our concern and best wishes to the patient, and their family, for the patient’s speedy recovery," added Dr Lee.