Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (November 7), a total of 1 966 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 213 new patients. Currently, there are 168 patients requiring oxygen therapy and 10 patients requiring ventilator support. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 441 patients are in isolation wards, 120 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 431 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 152 in total are new patients. There are four newly reported critical patients and two newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 37 patients in critical condition and 52 are in serious condition, of which 11 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 113 patients who have recovered, including 97 patients who have been discharged. In addition, five patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 80 947 patients who have recovered so far, including 80 598 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 93 327 patients who have recovered, including 92 978 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/Monday, November 7, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:35
Issued at HKT 16:35
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