Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (November 16), a total of 2 204 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 322 new patients. Currently, there are 202 patients requiring oxygen therapy and eight patients requiring ventilator support. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 537 patients are in isolation wards, 185 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 551 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 237 in total are new patients. There are eight newly reported critical patients and seven newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 38 patients in critical condition and 57 are in serious condition, of which 10 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 306 patients who have recovered, including 258 patients who have been discharged. In addition, seven patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 83 109 patients who have recovered so far, including 82 715 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 95 489 patients who have recovered, including 95 095 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/Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:50
Issued at HKT 16:50
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