Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The Health Bureau (HHB) announced today (February 13) that one more resident who was injured in the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire has been discharged from hospital upon recovery. Out of the 79 injured persons, 78 have been discharged upon recovery, and the remaining patient is in stable condition. Healthcare staff will continue to provide appropriate treatment and care to the patient.
The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, said, “I am very pleased that one more resident injured in the fire has been discharged from hospital before the Chinese New Year. I would also like to express my gratitude to the healthcare staff of the Hospital Authority (HA) for their wholehearted and dedicated efforts in treating the injured. While treatment and care of burn patients may involve many challenges and uncertainties, our HA colleagues have helped the 79 injured persons to make steady progress towards recovery through their professionalism and extensive experience.