Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (May 9), seven COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 493 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.

     At present, there are 616 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 155 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 73 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 15 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which three patients are in critical condition, two are in serious condition and the remaining 68 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.

     The case numbers of the discharged, critical and serious patients are as follows: