The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     ýÿAs at 0.00am today (June 22), a total of 509 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 77 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 163 patients are in isolation wards, 13 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 132 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 58 in total are new patients. Among the hospitalised patients, 15 of them are in critical condition and 10 are in serious condition, of which three critical patients are receiving intensive care. There were 73 patients who have recovered, including 60 patients who have been discharged. In addition, one patient who passed away in a public hospital was reported.

     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 51 403 patients who have recovered so far, including 51 019 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 63 783 patients who have recovered, including 63 399 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, June 22, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:50

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