The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (November 22), four COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 12334, 12356, 12376 and 12386) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours and will continue with the 14-day post-discharge isolation. So far, a total of 12 119 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.

     A total of 34 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease 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/Monday, November 22, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:25

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