Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (May 3), a total of 1 250 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 96 patients who have recovered, including 42 patients who have been discharged. In addition, seven patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 48 267 patients who have recovered so far, including 47 434 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 60 647 patients who have recovered, including 59 814 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/Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:53
Issued at HKT 19:53
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