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 23), 10 COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 5 029 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 117 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 18 public hospitals, among which 13 patients are in critical condition, three are in serious condition and the remaining 101 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 5058, 5126, 5188, 5213, 5226, 5227, 5228, 5269, 5270, 5277
Critical 1989, 3496, 3764, 4433, 4706, 4732, 4833, 4937, 4990, 5110, 5151, 5185, 5195
Serious 4101, 4746, 4788

Ends/Friday, October 23, 2020
Issued at HKT 16:28

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