People enjoy the evening breeze at West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade on July 27, 2022, with the Victoria Harbour as the backdrop. (CHINADAILYHK.COM)
HONG KONG – Hong Kong reported 3,911 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, while the deaths of 14 COVID-patients brought the city’s toll during the fifth wave to 9,935, health authorities said.
A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection said the new cases comprised 3,703 local infections and 208 imported ones
In a statement issued, a spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection said the new cases comprised 3,703 local infections and 208 imported ones.
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Separately, a spokesman for the Hospital Authority said in another statement that as of midnight, 1,850 COVID-19 patients were receiving treatment at public hospitals, including 182 new admissions.
Among those hospitalized, 37 were in critical condition, including 12 in intensive care, while 39 in serious condition.
Meanwhile, a government spokesperson said Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Clement Woo has tested positive for COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test.
Woo last went to work on Sept 26 and wore masks and followed relevant anti-COVID measures at work, including performing an RAT daily, according to the government spokesman.
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Woo, who is currently under isolation, had no recent travel history, the spokesman added.