Hong Kong reports 50 locally transmitted coronavirus cases, officials warn more cases in the coming days

The Hong Kong health department reported 58 confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday afternoon, among which 50 were locally transmitted cases.

So far, the global financial hub has registered over 1,710 infections since the initial outbreak on late January with officials saying they expect more outbreaks in the coming days.

According to health officials, a local bus driver who was on duty on Monday and Tuesday this week was among the list of newly reported patients.

But the driver was wearing mask during work before he developed symptoms on his day off on Wednesday, the New World First Bus (NWFB) said.

Meanwhile, local media later reported the 11th death in Hong Kong, a 71-year-old female who had a chronic illness and was sent to Ruttonjee Hospital on Thursday night after her heart stopped.

She tested positive for the virus in preliminary screenings and passed away Friday afternoon, according to local media.

Due to the surging cases, the annual swim race across Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor was cancelled on Friday.