The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (July 5) 11 COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 1098, 1128, 1134, 1137, 1147, 1157, 1183, 1187, 1190, 1191 and 1196) were discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1 156 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 602 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 170 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 101 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in eight hospitals, among which one patient is in critical condition (case number: 595), one in serious condition and the remaining 99 patients 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.
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