The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced today that Macau’s 16th and 24th confirmed novel coronavirus patients were discharged today and transferred to Centro Clínico de Saúde Pública for a further 14-day recovery isolation period.
Macau’s 21st discharged patient – the 16th confirmed COVID-19 case – is a 19-year-old female Macau resident studying in the United Kingdom. She was hospitalised for 34 days and was in stable condition. Her tests came back negative on April 17 and 19, which met the discharge criteria.
Macau’s 22nd discharged patient – the 24th confirmed COVID-19 case – is a 21-year-old male Macau resident. He was hospitalised for 29 days, and was in stable condition. His tests came back negative on April 17 and 19, which met the discharge criteria.
Macau’s last discharged patients were on April 19. In total, 22 patients have been discharged. Only 23 COVID-19 patients are still in isolation.
Nearly all of Macau’s novel coronavirus cases have been imported, with the second wave beginning March 15.
Macau’s first novel coronavirus case was registered on January 22. There have been no new novel coronavirus cases since April 8.
