The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (June 17), a total of 412 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 50 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 103 patients are in isolation wards, 11 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 76 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 34 in total are new patients. Among the hospitalised patients, 15 of them are in critical condition and 10 are in serious condition, of which three critical patients are receiving intensive care. There were 55 patients who have recovered, including 48 patients who have been discharged. In addition, one patient who passed away in public hospital was reported.

     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 51 127 patients who have recovered so far, including 50 742 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 63 507 patients who have recovered, including 63 122 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/Friday, June 17, 2022
Issued at HKT 23:31

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