Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (July 15), six COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 11902, 11916, 11922, 11929, 11932 and 11944) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 675 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 35 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 10 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 34 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 15, 2021
Issued at HKT 17:10
Issued at HKT 17:10
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