Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (August 14), four COVID-19 confirmed patients (case number: 11990, 11994, 11995, 12004) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 740 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 585 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 045 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 44 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in nine 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 43 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/Saturday, August 14, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:36
Issued at HKT 16:36
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