Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (October 31), no COVID-19 confirmed patient was discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 12 034 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 581 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 065 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 63 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in eight public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and all of them 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/Sunday, October 31, 2021
Issued at HKT 14:40
Issued at HKT 14:40
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