Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at yesterday (December 17), a total of 3 908 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are hospitalised for treatment. Among the hospitalised confirmed patients, 520 were new patients, 2 719 required isolation, 464 required oxygen therapy and 60 required ventilator support. There were 15 newly reported critical patients and 22 newly reported serious patients. There were a total of 122 patients in critical condition and 116 in serious condition, of which 38 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there were 399 patients who have recovered, including 337 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 40 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
The overall occupancy of medical beds in acute hospitals is around 106 per cent.
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, December 18, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:15
Issued at HKT 17:15
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