Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (September 4), a total of 2 793 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 356 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 572 patients are in isolation wards, 166 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 590 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 233 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE), of which 252 in total are new patients. There are eight newly reported critical patients and nine newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 64 patients in critical condition and 54 are in serious condition, of which 18 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 295 patients who have recovered, including 261 patients who have been discharged. In addition, eight patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 64 050 patients who have recovered so far, including 63 716 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 76 430 patients who have recovered, including 76 096 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/Sunday, September 4, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:35
Issued at HKT 19:35
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