Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (September 2), one COVID-19 confirmed patient (case number: 12081) was discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 799 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 585 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 080 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 67 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 66 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, September 2, 2021
Issued at HKT 17:10
Issued at HKT 17:10
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