Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (February 16), 24 COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. Including a patient (case number: 10782) who was tested positive for antibody earlier and discharged on February 2, a total of 10 232 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged so far.
 
     At present, there are 679 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 237 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 332 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 24 public hospitals and a community treatment facility, among which 22 patients are in critical condition, 16 are in serious condition and the remaining 294 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: