Twenty-four new confirmed cases of Covid-19 are reported today, as the number picked up again after the city recorded just nine cases on Monday. Among the new cases, 14 of them are connected to previous confirmed cases, including 7 from the Hong Chi Lei Muk Shue Hostel for people with intellectual disabilities. Hospital Authority said in the past 24 hours, 445 Covid-19 patients are currently hospitalized, 27 patients in critical conditions, 34 patients in severe condition, and the remaining 384 patients are in stable condition. 53 Covid-19 confirmed patients were discharged from the hospital. At present, there are 675 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 220 negative pressure beds activated.

Source: The Standard August 26, 2020 09:56 UTC