Coronavirus: Hong Kong investigates possible hospital spread, as 17 new cases take city total to 863

Health authorities are investigating Hong Kong’s first case of possible coronavirus transmission in a public hospital after an elderly stroke patient was infected during his stay, as the city confirmed 17 new cases on Saturday, taking its total to 863.Fearing a devastating spread through Pok Oi Hospital in Yuen Long, officials have locked down the two wards where the 93-year-old was treated and suspended services, while 225 patients and health workers have been sent into isolation or will…