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

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     During the winter surge, the Hospital Authority is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rate of medical wards in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. The occupancy rate of paediatric wards will also be provided from today onwards. Details are in the appended table.