Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (September 24), one COVID-19 confirmed patient (case number: 12144) was discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 888 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
At present, there are 562 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 042 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 33 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in seven public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and all of them 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/Friday, September 24, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:45
Issued at HKT 15:45
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