A hospital worker in protective clothing stands at an entrance to Princess Margaret Hospital, where 23 nurses called in sick on Wednesday. Photo: AFP A hospital worker in protective clothing stands at an entrance to Princess Margaret Hospital, where 23 nurses called in sick on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
A hospital worker in protective clothing stands at an entrance to Princess Margaret Hospital, where 23 nurses called in sick on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

China coronavirus: Hong Kong nurses call in sick in protest at government refusal to close borders

  • Some 90 nurses take day off in protest at administration’s response to deadly outbreak
  • 3,000 medical staff sign petition backing strike action next week

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Chan Ho-him
Chan Ho-him

Updated: 8:21am, 30 Jan, 2020

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A hospital worker in protective clothing stands at an entrance to Princess Margaret Hospital, where 23 nurses called in sick on Wednesday. Photo: AFP A hospital worker in protective clothing stands at an entrance to Princess Margaret Hospital, where 23 nurses called in sick on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
A hospital worker in protective clothing stands at an entrance to Princess Margaret Hospital, where 23 nurses called in sick on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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