In the recent COVID-19 escalation in Hong Kong, the daily cases increased throughout December and peaked at 24,895 on Dec. 28, 2022, and in the first week of the new year, although cases were falling, they were still running at a 7-day average of 20,500 on Jan. 6.
Center for Health Protection Report
On Jan. 6, The Center for Health Protection announced that 19,722 new confirmed cases were recorded in Hong Kong, including 19,527 local cases and 195 imported cases.
A further 55 patients passed away, bringing the total number of deaths during the fifth wave of the pandemic in Hong Kong to 11,991.
In 22 nursing homes, 39 new positive cases were recorded, including 37 elderly residents and two employees, and in 10 disability homes, 11 residents and two employees were diagnosed with COVID-19….