Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (May 13), a total of 799 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 and public hospitals. There were 106 patients who have recovered, including 68 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 49 229 patients who have recovered so far, including 48 687 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 61 609 patients who have recovered, including 61 067 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/Friday, May 13, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:08
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