The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (May 14), in the past 24 hours one COVID-19 confirmed patient (case number: 699) has been discharged from hospital. So far, a total of 1 009 confirmed and suspected patients have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 673 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 251 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 39 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 11 hospitals, among which one patient is in critical condition (case number: 595), three patients are in serious condition (case numbers: 338, 461 and 713), and the remaining 35 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.

Ends/Thursday, May 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:21

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