The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 0.00am today (August 25), a total of 2 234 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 331 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 514 patients are in isolation wards, 196 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 647 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 74 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AsiaWorld-Expo), of which 248 in total are new patients. There are six newly reported critical patients and five newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 40 patients in critical condition and 30 are in serious condition, of which 12 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 271 patients who have recovered, including 245 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 60 916 patients who have recovered so far, including 60 592 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 73 296 patients who have recovered, including 72 972 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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