Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (September 17), a total of 2 690 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 292 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 471 patients are in isolation wards, 175 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 518 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 227 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE), of which 199 in total are new patients. There are 13 newly reported critical patients and seven newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 56 patients in critical condition and 54 are in serious condition, of which 16 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 348 patients who have recovered, including 310 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 16 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 68 532 patients who have recovered so far, including 68 199 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 80 912 patients who have recovered, including 80 579 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 17, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:53
Issued at HKT 18:53
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