The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (July 14), 12 COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 1153, 1168, 1202, 1209, 1210, 1214, 1215, 1233, 1239, 1250, 1251 and 1252) were discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1,229 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 632 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1,174 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 278 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 12 hospitals, among which six patients are in critical condition (case numbers: 595, 1315, 1338, 1350, 1401 and 1450), eight are in serious condition (case numbers: 1269, 1322, 1346, 1428, 1439, 1443, 1463 and 1472) and the remaining 264 patients are in stable condition.
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.
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