Hong Kong: Hong Kong Detects COVID-19 Virus on Frozen Seafood Imports from Malaysia

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Hong Kong: Hong Kong Detects COVID-19 Virus on Frozen Seafood Imports from Malaysia

Hong Kong authorities reported a detection of COVID-19 virus on imported frozen cuttlefish from Malaysia. Detections were identified on the slice surface and its inner packaging during precautionary testing at the point of entry.

COVID-19, Exporting
East Asia and the Pacific, Hong Kong
Fish and Seafood, Processed Food Products

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