Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports first death as China’s leadership admits ‘shortcomings’
Carrie Lam says measures would be taken ‘to reduce movement across the border’ as death toll grows
Hong Kong has reported its first death from coronavirus, as the toll in China passed 420 and its leadership admitted “shortcomings” in its handling of the outbreak.
A 39-year-old man with an underlying health condition died on Tuesday morning, according to the public broadcaster RTHK.