Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (July 30), three COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 11958, 11972 and 11974) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 712 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 581 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 045 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 23 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in eight public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which two patients (case numbers: 9907 and 11971) are in serious condition and the remaining 21 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.