The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (August 10), three COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 11980, 11985 and 11993) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 728 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 580 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 038 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 40 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in nine 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 39 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 10, 2021
Issued at HKT 14:50

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