People enjoy the evening breeze at West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade on July 27, 2022. (PHOTO / CHINA DAILY)
HONG KONG – Hong Kong reported a total of 3,642 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, a slight increase from yesterday’s 3,286, as well as 10 COVID-related deaths.
The 10 new deaths brought the city’s toll during the fifth wave of COVID infections to 9,981
The new cases comprised 3,318 locally acquired infections and 324 imported cases, the Centre for Health Protection said in a statement.
The 10 new deaths brought the city’s toll during the fifth wave of COVID infections to 9,981.
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In a separate statement, the Hospital Authority said there were 1,675 COVID-19 patients being treated in public hospitals, 182 of whom were newly admitted.
A total of 19 COVID patients were in serious condition and 36 in critical condition, which included 13 receiving intensive care, it added.