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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 20), 14 COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 4 996 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 614 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 098 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 127 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 18 public hospitals, among which 12 patients are in critical condition, five are in serious condition and the remaining 110 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 5118, 5122, 5132, 5134, 5175, 5211, 5219, 5223, 5224, 5225, 5231, 5250, 5251, 5256
Critical 1989, 3496, 3764, 4433, 4706, 4833, 4937, 4990, 5110, 5152, 5185, 5195
Serious 1650, 4101, 4746, 4788, 5151

 
Ends/Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:41
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