Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (February 18), 28 COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 10 298 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 677 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 224 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 287 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 23 public hospitals and a community treatment facility, among which 18 patients are in critical condition, 14 are in serious condition and the remaining 255 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: