Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (November 14), a total of 2 141 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 294 new patients. Currently, there are 181 patients requiring oxygen therapy and 13 patients requiring ventilator support. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 514 patients are in isolation wards, 176 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 495 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 209 in total are new patients. There are six newly reported critical patients and seven newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 40 patients in critical condition and 49 are in serious condition, of which 10 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 169 patients who have recovered, including 128 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 10 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the past week, there were 241 COVID-19 patients who reside in residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) admitted to hospitals. The number is significantly higher than the 85 and 137 RCHE COVID-19 patients admitted in the first week of November and the last week of October respectively. The Hospital Authority (HA) is very concerned and will closely monitor the situation. The HA will keep close communication with relevant government departments and RCHEs so as to enhance medical support to RCHEs through the outreach teams.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 82 576 patients who have recovered so far, including 82 199 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 94 956 patients who have recovered, including 94 579 patients who have been discharged.
The HA 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 14, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:50
Issued at HKT 17:50
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