Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (July 22), a total of 1 257 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 177 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 395 patients are in isolation wards, 23 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 420 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 148 in total are new patients. There are eight newly reported critical patients and 12 newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 18 patients in critical condition and 29 are in serious condition, of which two critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 148 patients who have recovered, including 135 patients who have been discharged. In addition, six patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 54 218 patients who have recovered so far, including 53 956 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 66 598 patients who have recovered, including 66 336 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 22, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:30
Issued at HKT 19:30
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