Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (August 1), a total of 1 525 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 168 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 474 patients are in isolation wards, 92 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 430 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 127 in total are new patients. There are five newly reported critical patients and three newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 23 patients in critical condition and 24 are in serious condition, of which 11 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 130 patients who have recovered, including 108 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 55 728 patients who have recovered so far, including 55 473 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 68 108 patients who have recovered, including 67 853 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/Monday, August 1, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:55
Issued at HKT 19:55
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