The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (June 15), no COVID-19 confirmed patient was discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1,067 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 644 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1,199 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 40 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in eight hospitals, among which three patients are in critical condition (case numbers: 595, 1084 and 1100), one patient is in serious condition (case number: 1092) and the remaining 36 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 15, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:50

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