Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (August 23), a total of 2 139 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 310 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 574 patients are in isolation wards, 174 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 610 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 10 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AsiaWorld-Expo), of which 227 in total are new patients. There are five newly reported critical patients and 12 newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 43 patients in critical condition and 37 are in serious condition, of which 11 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 264 patients who have recovered, including 226 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 10 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 60 311 patients who have recovered so far, including 59 996 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 72 691 patients who have recovered, including 72 376 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/Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:55
Issued at HKT 19:55
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