Key statistics on service demand of A&E Departments and occupancy rates in public hospitals

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
     
     During the winter surge, the Hospital Authority (HA) is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rates in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. Details are in the appended table.
      
     In addition, to combat the epidemic of COVID-19, the HA had adjusted public hospital services to focus manpower and resources to tackle the epidemic. The publication of "Surge in Brief" for this season will cease today (February 20). HA will continue to monitor the service situation of public hospitals and to implement necessary operation arrangement and resources deployment.