Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (June 23), a total of 513 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 76 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 167 patients are in isolation wards, 13 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 141 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 61 in total are new patients. Among the hospitalised patients, 10 of them are in critical condition and 10 are in serious condition, of which three critical patients are receiving intensive care. There were 70 patients who have recovered, including 58 patients who have been discharged. In addition, one patient who passed away in a public hospital was reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 51 467 patients who have recovered so far, including 51 086 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 63 847 patients who have recovered, including 63 466 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/Thursday, June 23, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:48
Issued at HKT 19:48
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