The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
 
     As at 9am today (November 13), 15 COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 12288, 12307, 12309, 12310, 12312, 12314, 12318, 12320, 12323, 12329, 12347, 12351, 12359, 12361 and 12363) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. Two patients have completed the 14-day post-discharge isolation, the other 12 patients will continue with the remainder of their 14-day post-discharge isolation, while one patient has left Hong Kong. So far, a total of 12 087 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
      
     At present, there are 596 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 061 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 43 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in seven public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, and all of them are in stable condition.
      
     The HA 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, November 13, 2021
Issued at HKT 18:39

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