Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (February 23), a total of 4 234 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 275 patients discharged. Twenty-four patients passed away. Including 19 previously unannounced cases, a total of 393 patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
There are currently around 1 500 patients isolated in the Community Isolation Facility in Penny's Bay, and around 230 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/Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:10
Issued at HKT 20:10
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