Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (August 12), a total of 1 565 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 230 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 429 patients are in isolation wards, 75 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 468 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 183 in total are new patients. There are seven newly reported critical patients and three newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 26 patients in critical condition and 21 are in serious condition, of which nine critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 202 patients who have recovered, including 166 patients who have been discharged. In addition, four patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 57 851 patients who have recovered so far, including 57 572 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 70 231 patients who have recovered, including 69 952 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, August 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:30
Issued at HKT 19:30
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