Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (April 28), a total of 1 625 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently being treated in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre, the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE) and public hospitals. There were 243 patients who have recovered, including 165 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 47 535 patients who have recovered so far, including 46 793 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 59 915 patients who have recovered, including 59 173 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/Thursday, April 28, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:19
Issued at HKT 19:19
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