Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (March 23), a total of 11 485 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently being treated in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre, the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE) and public hospitals. There were 1 458 patients discharged, 170 patients who passed away in public hospitals, and 35 previously unannounced death cases.
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 of the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:25
Issued at HKT 20:25
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