Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (July 30), a total of 1 456 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 187 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 440 patients are in isolation wards, 64 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 448 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 148 in total are new patients. There are three newly reported critical patients and six newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 17 patients in critical condition and 22 are in serious condition, of which nine critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 139 patients who have recovered, including 132 patients who have been discharged. In addition, three patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 55 446 patients who have recovered so far, including 55 193 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 67 826 patients who have recovered, including 67 573 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/Saturday, July 30, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:55
Issued at HKT 19:55
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