Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (August 29), a total of 2 556 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 338 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 578 patients are in isolation wards, 185 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 595 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 173 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AsiaWorld-Expo), of which 239 in total are new patients. There are 11 newly reported critical patients and nine newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 52 patients in critical condition and 40 are in serious condition, of which 17 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 230 patients who have recovered, including 202 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 62 033 patients who have recovered so far, including 61 693 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 74 413 patients who have recovered, including 74 073 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 29, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:45
Issued at HKT 20:45
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