The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (October 12), two COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 4 921 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.

     At present, there are 623 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 115 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 129 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 18 public hospitals, among which eight patients are in critical condition, nine are in serious condition and the remaining 112 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.

     Details of the above-mentioned patients are as follows:
 

Patient condition	Case numbers
Discharged	5106, 5108
Critical	1989, 3496, 3764, 4706, 4833, 4937, 4990, 5110
Serious	1650, 3904, 4100, 4101, 4433, 4746, 4788, 5088, 5152

Ends/Monday, October 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:32

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