Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (June 19), a total of 461 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 70 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 137 patients are in isolation wards, seven patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 110 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 58 in total are new patients. Among the hospitalised patients, 15 of them are in critical condition and eight are in serious condition, of which two critical patients are receiving intensive care. There were 38 patients who have recovered, including 32 patients who have been discharged. In addition, two patients who passed away in public hospital were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 51 230 patients who have recovered so far, including 50 844 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 63 610 patients who have recovered, including 63 224 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/Sunday, June 19, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:38
Issued at HKT 19:38
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