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Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at yesterday (December 22), a total of 4 309 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 were hospitalised for treatment. Among the hospitalised confirmed patients, 650 were new patients, 2 901 required isolation, 571 required oxygen therapy and 73 required ventilator support. There were 24 newly reported critical patients and 32 newly reported serious patients. There were a total of 152 patients in critical condition and 154 in serious condition, of which 45 critical patients were receiving intensive care. Moreover, there were 482 patients who had recovered, including 405 patients who had been discharged. In addition, 46 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
 
     The overall occupancy of medical beds in acute hospitals is around 110 per cent.
 
     In addition, 12 patients in a male general adult psychiatric ward of Castle Peak Hospital tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms since December 20. All infected patients are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition. Admissions and visiting arrangements for the ward concerned have been suspended. Thorough cleaning and disinfection have been conducted in the areas concerned, while infection control measures have been enhanced.
 
     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/Friday, December 23, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:30
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