Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 9am today (December 29), two COVID-19 confirmed patients (case numbers: 12404 and 12468) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. Both of the patients have completed the 14-day post-discharge isolation. So far, a total of 12 191 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
A total of 165 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre and the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre. Among those patients, one is in serious condition (case number: 12431) while the remainder are in stable condition.
The HA 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/Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Issued at HKT 17:20
Issued at HKT 17:20
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