The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 0.00am today (July 14), a total of 1 060 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 137 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 342 patients are in isolation wards, 20 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 344 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 99 in total are new patients. There are three newly reported critical patients and two newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 20 patients in critical condition and 23 are in serious condition, of which eight critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 102 patients who have recovered, including 82 patients who have been discharged. In addition, five patients who passed away in public hospital were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 53 198 patients who have recovered so far, including 52 951 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 65 578 patients who have recovered, including 65 331 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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