Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (October 20), a total of 1 804 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 217 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 418 patients are in isolation wards, 128 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 466 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 151 in total are new patients. There are six newly reported critical patients and nine newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 26 patients in critical condition and 33 are in serious condition, of which eight critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 228 patients who have recovered, including 195 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 77 065 patients who have recovered so far, including 76 724 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 89 445 patients who have recovered, including 89 104 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/Thursday, October 20, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:10
Issued at HKT 17:10
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