Hong Kong has reported 118 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, a new daily record for the metropolitan city.
The numbers include 111 locally transmitted cases
Hong Kong has introduced strict social-distancing measures after authorities reported 105 locally transmitted infections on Wednesday
Authorities extended the working from home period for non-essential civil servants until August 2, while urging the public to continue staying at home as much as possible
There have been more than 2,000 reported cases and 14 deaths in Hong Kong since January.


Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, capping meteoric rise
Kalmaegi death toll climbs to 66 as Philippine survivors confront destruction
China's Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact
At least 7 dead after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire
