Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (October 23), a total of 1 864 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 221 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 438 patients are in isolation wards, 123 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 488 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 164 in total are new patients. Around 10 per cent of the patients require oxygen therapy or ventilator support. There are seven newly reported critical patient and 10 newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 30 patients in critical condition and 44 are in serious condition, of which 10 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 193 patients who have recovered, including 167 patients who have been discharged. In addition, four patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 77 730 patients who have recovered so far, including 77 386 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 90 110 patients who have recovered, including 89 766 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/Sunday, October 23, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:45
Issued at HKT 16:45
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