Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 0.00am today (September 13), a total of 2 885 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 are currently hospitalised for treatment, including 343 new patients. Among the patients staying in isolation facilities, 528 patients are in isolation wards, 203 patients are in second-tier isolation wards, 567 patients are in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and 205 patients are in the Treatment Centre for COVID-19 (AsiaWorld-Expo), of which 236 in total are new patients. There are five newly reported critical patients and five newly reported serious patients. There are a total of 52 patients in critical condition and 61 are in serious condition, of which 13 critical patients are receiving intensive care. Moreover, there are 202 patients who have recovered, including 172 patients who have been discharged. In addition, 10 patients who passed away in public hospitals were reported.
 
     In the fifth wave of the epidemic, there are 67 059 patients who have recovered so far, including 66 720 patients who have been discharged. And since early 2020, there are 79 439 patients who have recovered, including 79 100 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.