Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at noon today (June 8), no COVID-19 confirmed patient was discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1 049 patients with confirmed or probable infections have been discharged.
At present, there are 636 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 188 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 55 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in nine hospitals, among which three patients are in critical condition (case numbers: 595, 1084 and 1092), and the remaining 52 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/Monday, June 8, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:00
Issued at HKT 17:00
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