Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (May 27), four COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 11753, 11774, 11792 and 11817) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 565 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 31 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 13 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which one patient (case number: 6794) is in critical condition, one (case number: 9907) is in serious condition and the remaining 29 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.
Ends/Thursday, May 27, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:17
Issued at HKT 16:17
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