Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (July 29), a total of 1 411 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 179 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 440 patients are in isolation wards, 58 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 432 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 141 in total are new patients. There are nine newly reported critical patients and five newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 21 patients in critical condition and 18 are in serious condition, of which 10 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 147 patients who have recovered, including 136 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 55 297 patients who have recovered so far, including 55 047 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 67 677 patients who have recovered, including 67 427 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/Friday, July 29, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:55
Issued at HKT 19:55
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