Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (August 22), a total of 2 100 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 297 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 554 patients are in isolation wards, 183 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 614 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 230 in total are new patients. There are eight newly reported critical patients and seven newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 48 patients in critical condition and 35 are in serious condition, of which 11 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 188 patients who have recovered, including 150 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 60 040 patients who have recovered so far, including 59 729 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 72 420 patients who have recovered, including 72 109 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/Monday, August 22, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:35
Issued at HKT 19:35
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