The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at noon today (July 6), one COVID-19 confirmed patient (case number: 1173) was discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1,157 patients with confirmed or probable infections have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 601 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1,169 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 111 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in eight hospitals, among which one patient is in critical condition (case number: 595), one is in serious condition (case number: 1269) and the remaining 109 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, July 6, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:14

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