Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (August 30), three COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 12050, 12051 and 12052) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 786 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 576 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 053 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 74 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 10 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 73 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, August 30, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:55
Issued at HKT 15:55
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