The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (April 17), five COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 258 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 138 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 18 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which four patients are in critical condition, three are in serious condition and the remaining 131 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	11474, 11475, 11550, 11583, 11603
Critical	6607, 6794, 8078, 9907
Serious	6386, 7468, 10358

Ends/Saturday, April 17, 2021
Issued at HKT 18:55

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