Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (October 13), 10 COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 4 931 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 130 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 18 public hospitals, among which 10 patients are in critical condition, eight 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 2709, 5018, 5055, 5068, 5085, 5099, 5107, 5177, 5186, 5190
Critical 1989, 3496, 3764, 4706, 4833, 4937, 4990, 5110, 5152, 5185
Serious 1650, 3904, 4100, 4101, 4433, 4746, 4788, 5088

Ends/Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:25

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