Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (June 3), a total of 362 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 31 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 70 patients are in isolation wards, 12 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 31 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 16 in total are new patients. Among the hospitalised patients, 12 of them are in critical condition and seven are in serious condition, of which six critical patients are receiving intensive care. There were 59 patients who have recovered, including 47 patients who have been discharged. In addition, two patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 50 411 patients who have recovered so far, including 50 057 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 62 791 patients who have recovered, including 62 437 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/Friday, June 3, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:52
Issued at HKT 19:52
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