Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (September 14), a total of 2 834 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 311 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 471 patients are in isolation wards, 201 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 550 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 213 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AsiaWorld-Expo), of which 193 in total are new patients. There are nine newly reported critical patients and nine newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 51 patients in critical condition and 55 are in serious condition, of which 13 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 352 patients who have recovered, including 313 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 10 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 67 386 patients who have recovered so far, including 67 046 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 79 766 patients who have recovered, including 79 426 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/Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:00
Issued at HKT 19:00
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