The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (June 21), two COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 6125 and 11854) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 616 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 602 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 096 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 29 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 12 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 27 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/Monday, June 21, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:38

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