The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (July 2), three COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 1136, 1149 and 1166) were discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1 120 patients with confirmed or probable infections have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 602 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 170 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 107 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in eight hospitals, among which one patient is in critical condition (case number: 595), and the remaining 106 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, July 2, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:06

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