The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
 
     As at 9am today (July 13), three COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 11891, 11921 and 11927) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 665 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 607 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 089 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 41 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 11 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which one patient (case number: 9907) is in serious condition and the remaining 40 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/Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:37

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