Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (May 29), a total of 427 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 40 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 77 patients are in isolation wards, 11 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 40 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 17 in total are new patients. Among the hospitalised patients, 13 of them are in critical condition and eight are in serious condition, of which four critical patients are receiving intensive care. There were 45 patients who have recovered, including 35 patients who have been discharged. In addition, no confirmed patient passed away in public hospitals yesterday (May 28).
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 50 148 patients who have recovered so far, including 49 794 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 62 528 patients who have recovered, including 62 174 patients who have been discharged.
The Hospital Authority 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/Sunday, May 29, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:12
Issued at HKT 19:12
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