Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (May 12), a total of 829 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 138 patients who have recovered, including 108 patients who have been discharged. In addition, one patient who passed away in a public hospital was reported.
 
     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 49 164 patients who have recovered so far, including 48 592 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 61 544 patients who have recovered, including 60 972 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.