The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (July 4), 20 COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 1114, 1115, 1120, 1126, 1131, 1133, 1139, 1140, 1141, 1151, 1152, 1155, 1156, 1161, 1163, 1164, 1171, 1172, 1175 and 1177) were discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1 145 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 96 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in eight hospitals, among which one patient is in critical condition (case number: 595), and the remaining 95 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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