Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (May 30), a total of 430 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 43 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 82 patients are in isolation wards, 14 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 35 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 20 in total are new patients. Among the hospitalised patients, 10 of them are in critical condition and eight are in serious condition, of which four critical patients are receiving intensive care. There were 36 patients who have recovered, including 23 patients who have been discharged. In addition, two patients who passed away in public hospitals was reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 50 176 patients who have recovered so far, including 49 820 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 62 556 patients who have recovered, including 62 200 patients who have been discharged.
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/Monday, May 30, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:03
Issued at HKT 20:03
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