The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (July 8), a total of 852 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 113 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 317 patients are in isolation wards, 15 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 272 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 82 in total are new patients. There are four newly reported critical patients and four newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 14 patients in critical condition and 18 are in serious condition, of which three critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 119 patients who have recovered, including 103 patients who have been discharged. In addition, three patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
 
     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 52 623 patients who have recovered so far, including 52 327 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 65 003 patients who have recovered, including 64 707 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, July 8, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:12

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