Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (April 30), a total of 1 420 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 217 patients who have recovered, including 154 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 10 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 48 001 patients who have recovered so far, including 47 124 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 60 381 patients who have recovered, including 59 504 patients who have been discharged.
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/Saturday, April 30, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:27
Issued at HKT 20:27
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