The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 9am today (April 9), 12 COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 186 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 645 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 197 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 126 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 20 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which seven patients are in critical condition, three are in serious condition and the remaining 116 patients are in stable condition.
In addition, a 69-year-old male patient (case number: 9612) with chronic diseases was sent to the Accident and Emergency Department (AED) of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) on January 17 due to a cough and sore throat. He subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to the isolation ward for treatment. His condition deteriorated and he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. The patient's condition continued to deteriorate and he eventually succumbed at 3.58am today. Moreover, an 83-year-old female patient (case number: 9953) with chronic diseases sought consultation at the AED of QEH on January 22 due to a fever and shortness of breath. She subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to the isolation ward for treatment. Her condition continued to deteriorate and she eventually succumbed at 6.45am today. Including the above patients, 201 COVID-19 confirmed patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
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 | 9851, 11317, 11402, 11420, 11427, 11432, 11453, 11479, 11501, 11518, 11520, 11534 |
| Critical | 1989, 6607, 6794, 8078, 9907, 10358, 10942 |
| Serious | 6386, 7468, 9055 |
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