Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (May 24), three COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 556 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 619 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 130 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 36 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 13 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which one patient is in critical condition, two are in serious condition and the remaining 33 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.
The case numbers of the discharged, critical and serious patients are as follows:
| Discharged | 11758, 11822, 11830 |
| Critical | 6794 |
| Serious | 9907, 10358 |
Ends/Monday, May 24, 2021
Issued at HKT 18:05
Issued at HKT 18:05
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