Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (March 3), 15 COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 10 578 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 662 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 190 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 224 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 23 public hospitals, a community treatment facility and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which 13 patients are in critical condition, 12 are in serious condition and the remaining 199 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: