The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 0.00am today (November 13), a total of 2 024 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 239 new patients. Currently, there are 171 patients requiring oxygen therapy and 13 patients requiring ventilator support. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 467 patients are in isolation wards, 151 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 487 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 170 in total are new patients. There are 10 newly reported critical patients and six newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 36 patients in critical condition and 44 are in serious condition, of which nine critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 219 patients who have recovered, including 162 patients who have been discharged. In addition, nine patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 82 423 patients who have recovered so far, including 82 047 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 94 803 patients who have recovered, including 94 427 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.
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