Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (August 27), a total of 2 387 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 357 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 523 patients are in isolation wards, 178 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 622 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 156 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AsiaWorld-Expo), of which 263 in total are new patients. There are five newly reported critical patients and 12 newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 39 patients in critical condition and 33 are in serious condition, of which 12 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 291 patients who have recovered, including 252 patients who have been discharged. In addition, four patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 61 475 patients who have recovered so far, including 61 153 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 73 855 patients who have recovered, including 73 533 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/Saturday, August 27, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:40
Issued at HKT 19:40
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