The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (May 16), a total of 712 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 50 patients who have recovered, including 25 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 49 377 patients who have recovered so far, including 48 897 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 61 757 patients who have recovered, including 61 277 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/Monday, May 16, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:30

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