Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (August 31), five COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 12022, 12045, 12054, 12055 and 12058) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 791 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 581 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 074 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 72 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 71 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/Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:30
Issued at HKT 15:30
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