The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 0.00am today (April 25), a total of 2 002 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 139 patients who have recovered, including 62 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 11 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 46 921 patients recovered (including discharged) so far. And since early 2020, there are 59 301 patients recovered (including discharged) in Hong Kong.
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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