Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (September 12), a total of 2 753 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 291 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 509 patients are in isolation wards, 203 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 562 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 195 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE), of which 207 in total are new patients. There are four newly reported critical patients and 15 newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 56 patients in critical condition and 65 are in serious condition, of which 14 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 238 patients who have recovered, including 209 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 66 872 patients who have recovered so far, including 66 533 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 79 252 patients who have recovered, including 78 913 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, September 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:55
Issued at HKT 18:55
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