Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (October 11), a total of 1 632 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 199 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 350 patients are in isolation wards, 143 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 397 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 144 in total are new patients. There are five newly reported critical patients and six newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 31 patients in critical condition and 27 are in serious condition, of which 13 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 215 patients who have recovered, including 165 patients who have been discharged. In addition, nine patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 75 044 patients who have recovered so far, including 74 705 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 87 424 patients who have recovered, including 87 085 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/Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:35
Issued at HKT 16:35
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