Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (September 11), a total of 2 711 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 340 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 471 patients are in isolation wards, 201 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 588 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 207 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE), of which 241 in total are new patients. There are eight newly reported critical patients and 12 newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 54 patients in critical condition and 57 are in serious condition, of which 12 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 314 patients who have recovered, including 278 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 11 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 66 633 patients who have recovered so far, including 66 295 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 79 013 patients who have recovered, including 78 675 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 11, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:30
Issued at HKT 19:30
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