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Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (May 21), three COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 532, 789 and 1046) were discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1 029 confirmed and suspected patients have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 659 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 219 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 23 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in nine hospitals, among which one patient is in critical condition (case number: 595), one patient is in serious condition (case number: 1049), 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.
 
Ends/Thursday, May 21, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:18
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