The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 0.00am today (April 1), a total of 10 298 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 Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE) and public hospitals. There were 1 473 patients discharged, 96 patients who passed away in public hospitals, and 20 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 on the latest information in a timely manner.
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