The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (December 16), no COVID-19 confirmed patient was discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 12 180 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     A total of 68 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre. Among those patients, one is in serious condition (case number: 12431) while the remaining 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/Thursday, December 16, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:21

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