The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (April 16), seven COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 253 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 658 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 214 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 126 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 18 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which six patients are in critical condition, two are in serious condition and the remaining 118 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	11353, 11470, 11472, 11516, 11566, 11586, 11589
Critical	6607, 6794, 8078, 9907, 10358, 10942
Serious	6386, 7468

Ends/Friday, April 16, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:50

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