Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (November 24), a total of 2 576 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 356 new patients. Currently, there are 274 patients requiring oxygen therapy and 13 patients requiring ventilator support. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 638 patients are in isolation wards, 207 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 602 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 272 in total are new patients. There are 10 newly reported critical patients and six newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 48 patients in critical condition and 56 are in serious condition, of which 10 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 313 patients who have recovered, including 251 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 85 385 patients who have recovered so far, including 84 958 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 97 765 patients who have recovered, including 97 338 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, November 24, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:41
Issued at HKT 17:41
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