Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (May 2), a total of 1 294 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 92 patients who have recovered, including 55 patients who have been discharged. In addition, five patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 48 197 patients who have recovered so far, including 47 359 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 60 577 patients who have recovered, including 59 739 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/Monday, May 2, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:25
Issued at HKT 20:25
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