The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 9am today (December 13), five COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 12418, 12448, 12455, 12458 and 12494) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours and will continue with the 14-day post-discharge isolation. So far, a total of 12173 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
A total of 67 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.
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