Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
 
     As at 9am today (October 27), three COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 5 053 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 614 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 098 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 116 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 18 public hospitals, among which 11 patients are in critical condition, five are in serious condition and the remaining 100 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. 
 
     Details of the above-mentioned patients are as follows:
 

Patient condition Case numbers
Discharged 5216, 5233, 5238
Critical 1989, 3496, 3764, 4433, 4706, 4732, 4833, 4937, 5110, 5185, 5195
Serious 4101, 4746, 4788, 4990, 5151