The city also announced the easing of restrictions starting on Friday. Venues including bars, swimming pools, theme parks and clubs will be able to open, while dine-in services at restaurants will be extended until midnight.
Chan said despite the drop in cases group gatherings will still be limited to no more than four people and mask wearing in public will still be mandatory.
Hong Kong currently has 4,976 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 101 deaths according to the Center for Health Protection.