Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (April 21), a total of 2 583 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 405 patients who have recovered, including 298 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 23 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
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/Thursday, April 21, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:15
Issued at HKT 20:15
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