The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (October 16), eight COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 4 951 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 631 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 139 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 130 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 19 public hospitals, among which 12 patients are in critical condition, six are in serious condition and the remaining 112 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. 
 
     Details of the above-mentioned patients are as follows:
 

Patient condition	Case numbers
Discharged	3744, 5095, 5103, 5113, 5130, 5135, 5141, 5148
Critical	1989, 3496, 3764, 4433, 4706, 4833, 4937, 4990, 5110, 5152, 5185, 5195
Serious	1650, 4100, 4101, 4746, 4788, 5088

Ends/Friday, October 16, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:50

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