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 (July 7), four COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 1116, 1117, 1181 and 1197) were discharged from hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 1 161 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 595 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 148 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 128 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 126 patients are in stable condition.
 
     The HA 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/Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:03

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