The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 0.00am today (September 5), a total of 2 915 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 396 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 584 patients are in isolation wards, 179 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 580 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 238 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AWE), of which 271 in total are new patients. There are five newly reported critical patients and 13 newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 63 patients in critical condition and 60 are in serious condition, of which 16 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 266 patients who have recovered, including 218 patients who have been discharged. In addition, eight patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 64 325 patients who have recovered so far, including 63 981 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 76 705 patients who have recovered, including 76 361 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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