While we know that hundreds of people have already died in China, it appears that most people recover, although many have required prolonged hospitalization. What we don't know is how many mild or moderate cases go uncounted.
So far, deaths outside of China have been rare, but we are still dealing with a relatively small dataset, and the vast majority of cases remain hospitalized. It may take a few more weeks before we can get a good idea of this viruses severity.Adding to our knowledge base, today Hong Kong advises that of the 26 confirmed cases they've detected, 1 has died, 3 are in critical condition, and 1 is in serious condition. The remainder (n=21) remain hospitalized, but are listed in stable condition.
Three patients with new pneumonia are in critical condition
February 8, 2020
The Chief Administrative Officer of the Hospital Authority ( Quality and Standards ) , Mr Lau , said that there had been 26 confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus in Hong Kong so far , of which one died , three were in critical condition , one was in serious condition and the remaining 21 were in stable condition .
Liu Jiaxuan said at a press conference today that 25 patients remain in hospital, the 24th confirmed patient is in critical condition.
The patient went to the Emergency Department of the Prince of Wales Hospital on 5 February and was subsequently admitted to the General Ward before being transferred to the isolation ward. She was admitted to intensive care yesterday in a critical condition after she was admitted to intensive care and needed a ventilator to assist with breathing.
In addition, the 25th confirmed patient was hospitalized in The North District Hospital in a serious condition. He went to the Emergency Department of North District Hospital on 6 February and was admitted directly to the isolation ward. He dropped his oxygen content yesterday and was admitted to intensive care without the assistance of a ventilator.
Mr Lau added that the HA had received 44 patients in the past 24 hours who met the Wuhan-related reporting criteria for cases. As at 12 noon, 81 of the reported cases remained in hospital for isolation.
