The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at 9am today (September 1), seven COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 12035, 12048, 12061, 12062, 12063, 12094 and 12099) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 798 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 585 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 080 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 67 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 10 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which one patient (case number: 9907) is in serious condition and the remaining 66 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.
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