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Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (February 22), a total of 3 977 patients who are suspected of having or have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus are currently being treated in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre, the Community Treatment Facility at AsiaWorld-Expo and public hospitals. There were 291 patients discharged. Thirty-two patients passed away. Including seven previously unannounced cases, a total of 350 patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
 
     There are around 1 900 patients isolated in the Community Isolation Facility in Penny's Bay, and around 250 patients isolated in the Community Isolation Facility in Tsuen Wan Dorsett Hotel. 
 
     The HA will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
 
Ends/Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:32
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