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Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (October 7), a total of 1 628 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 198 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 362 patients are in isolation wards, 131 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 369 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 141 in total are new patients. There are three newly reported critical patients and two newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 35 patients in critical condition and 16 are in serious condition, of which 12 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 237 patients who have recovered, including 198 patients who have been discharged. In addition, two patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
 
     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 74 263 patients who have recovered so far, including 73 909 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 86 643 patients who have recovered, including 86 289 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/Friday, October 7, 2022
Issued at HKT 15:58
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