Hong Kong reports 48 new COVID-19 cases

Hong Kong on Tuesday reported 48 new coronavirus infections, including 40 that were transmitted locally, the region's health officials said.

Tuesday's new cases tally was slightly lower than Monday's 52, but remained in line with the recent resurgence of domestic cases.

The financial hub has reported over 1,500 cases and eight deaths since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Monday announced to further tighten limits on public gatherings from 50 to four people starting Wednesday.