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Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     ​As at 0.00am today (May 4), a total of 1 170 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 146 patients who have recovered, including 106 patients who have been discharged. In addition, three patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.

     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 48 382 patients who have recovered so far, including 47 596 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 60 762 patients who have recovered, including 59 976 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/Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:27
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