The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (March 24), a total of 11 193 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently being treated in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre, the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE) and public hospitals. There were 1 385 patients discharged, 152 patients who passed away in public hospitals, and 42 previously unannounced death cases.
 
     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 of the latest information in a timely manner.

Ends/Thursday, March 24, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:55

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