Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (October 5), three COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 4 864 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 633 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 131 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 117 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 17 public hospitals, among which 11 patients are in critical condition, eight are in serious condition and the remaining 98 patients are in stable condition.
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.
Details of the above-mentioned patients are as follows:
| Patient condition | Case numbers |
| Discharged | 5031, 5032, 5045 |
| Critical | 1401, 1989, 2912, 3496, 3764, 4641, 4706, 4833, 4937, 4990, 5110 |
| Serious | 1650, 3904, 4100, 4101, 4433, 4746, 4788, 5088 |
Ends/Monday, October 5, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:28
Issued at HKT 17:28
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