Crematoriums in Hong Kong are reportedly filling up as the region nears 1 million infections and faces the world’s highest COVID-19 death rate in its current outbreak. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam told reporters during a press conference on Wednesday that the new wave of COVID-19 cases and their resulting deaths is putting a strain on the region’s healthcare system. “Our crematoriums are working day and night, and they are already close to their capacity,” she said.
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Crematoriums in Hong Kong at capacity, coffin supply running out amid devastating COVID-19 wave
