The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (October 30), nine COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 5 082 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 97 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 18 public hospitals, among which nine patients are in critical condition, four are in serious condition and the remaining 84 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	4915, 5000, 5111, 5115, 5152, 5174, 5247, 5253, 5291
Critical	1989, 3496, 4433, 4706, 4833, 4937, 5110, 5185, 5195
Serious	4101, 4746, 4788, 5151

Ends/Friday, October 30, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:12

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