The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 0.00am today (March 17), a total of 10 522 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently being treated in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre, the Community Treatment Facility at AsiaWorld-Expo and public hospitals. There were 1 112 patients discharged, 202 patients who passed away in public hospitals, and 87 previously unannounced death cases.
The HA will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers of the latest information in a timely manner.
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