Hong Kong reports 64 new COVID-19 cases

China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, including 60 locally transmitted casesly, the region's health officials said.

Health authorities said 25 new local transmitted cases linked to previously confirmed cases and urged people to avoid going out and attend social such activities as dinners or gatherings to reduce exposure to infected persons who do not show symptoms.

The HKSAR has so far registered a total of 1,713 COVID-19 cases, with 11 fatalities.