Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (July 10), a total of 924 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 134 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 327 patients are in isolation wards, 19 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 290 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 97 in total are new patients. There are three newly reported critical patients and seven newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 20 patients in critical condition and 27 are in serious condition, of which five critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 100 patients who have recovered, including 94 patients who have been discharged. In addition, two patients who passed away in public hospital were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 52 821 patients who have recovered so far, including 52 539 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 65 201 patients who have recovered, including 64 919 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, July 10, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:50
Issued at HKT 19:50
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