Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (May 7), a total of 1 009 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 and public hospitals. There were 150 patients who have recovered, including 106 patients who have been discharged. In addition, no confirmed patient passed away in public hospitals yesterday.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 48 755 patients who have recovered so far, including 48 103 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 61 135 patients who have recovered, including 60 483 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/Saturday, May 7, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:55
Issued at HKT 19:55
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