The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 0.00am today (May 8), a total of 965 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 and public hospitals. There were 113 patients who have recovered, including 77 patients who have been discharged. In addition, two patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 48 837 patients who have recovered so far, including 48 220 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 61 217 patients who have recovered, including 60 600 patients who have been discharged.
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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