Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (July 20), a total of 1 207 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 146 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 377 patients are in isolation wards, 24 patients are in second-tier isolation wards and 396 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, of which 120 in total are new patients. There are two newly reported critical patients and six newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 17 patients in critical condition and 32 are in serious condition, of which five critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 126 patients who have recovered, including 110 patients who have been discharged. In addition, one patient who passed away in public hospital was reported.
 
     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 53 935 patients who have recovered so far, including 53 671 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 66 315 patients who have recovered, including 66 051 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.