The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (February 13), a total of 3 383 patients who are suspected or tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus are currently treated or isolated in North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre, the Community Treatment Facility at Asia World-Expo, the Community Isolation Facility in Penny's Bay and public hospitals, including four critical confirmed patients (case numbers: 14814, 18489, 18733 and 20463).

     The number of confirmed cases increased sharply in the last few days. The HA is still preparing the information of confirmed patients and discharged patients. Upon completion of verification, the information will be announced as early as practicable.

     The HA 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, February 13, 2022
Issued at HKT 22:23

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