Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (July 28), a total of 1 384 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 155 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 438 patients are in isolation wards, 24 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 424 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 126 in total are new patients. There are five newly reported critical patients and two newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 22 patients in critical condition and 11 are in serious condition, of which six critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 155 patients who have recovered, including 142 patients who have been discharged. In addition, five patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 55 134 patients who have recovered so far, including 54 885 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 67 514 patients who have recovered, including 67 265 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, July 28, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:47
Issued at HKT 18:47
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