Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (November 15), a total of 2 194 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 316 new patients. Currently, there are 190 patients requiring oxygen therapy and 13 patients requiring ventilator support. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 526 patients are in isolation wards, 176 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 552 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 236 in total are new patients. There are three newly reported critical patients and 12 newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 40 patients in critical condition and 45 are in serious condition, of which nine critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 251 patients who have recovered, including 201 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 13 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 82 813 patients who have recovered so far, including 82 423 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 95 193 patients who have recovered, including 94 803 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, November 15, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:25
Issued at HKT 16:25
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