The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (July 8), five COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 11860, 11893, 11904, 11907 and 11918) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 648 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 607 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 089 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 52 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 12 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which one patient (case number: 9907) is in serious condition and the remaining 51 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/Thursday, July 8, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:35

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