The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (May 26), one COVID-19 confirmed patient (case number: 11815) was discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 561 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 619 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 130 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 34 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 13 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which one patient (case number: 6794) is in critical condition, one (case number: 9907) is in serious condition and the remaining 32 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.

Ends/Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:00

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