The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (May 31), a total of 419 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 47 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 73 patients are in isolation wards, 14 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 36 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 22 in total are new patients. Among the hospitalised patients, 10 of them are in critical condition and eight are in serious condition, of which five critical patients are receiving intensive care. There were 56 patients who have recovered, including 46 patients who have been discharged. In addition, no confirmed patient passed away in public hospitals yesterday.
 
     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 50 228 patients who have recovered so far, including 49 875 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 62 608 patients who have recovered, including 62 255 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/Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:31

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