Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (September 10), a total of 2 698 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 333 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 477 patients are in isolation wards, 191 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 584 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 201 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE), of which 228 in total are new patients. There are five newly reported critical patients and nine newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 53 patients in critical condition and 53 are in serious condition, of which 16 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 386 patients who have recovered, including 347 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 66 290 patients who have recovered so far, including 65 949 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 78 670 patients who have recovered, including 78 329 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, September 10, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:35
Issued at HKT 19:35
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