Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (August 13), three COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 11991, 11996, 11999) had been discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 736 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 585 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 045 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 43 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 42 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 of the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Friday, August 13, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:45
Issued at HKT 15:45
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