The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) announced today (July 25) that a 84-year-old male patient confirmed with COVID-19 (case number: 1710) passed away today.
      
     The patient, with good past health, was admitted to the United Christian Hospital on July 16 afternoon due to shortness of breath, malaise and severe pneumonia. His condition deteriorated while receiving treatment and was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) the next day. The patient was further transferred to ICU of PYNEH on July 18. His condition continued to deteriorate and eventually succumbed at 4am today.
      
     The Hospital was saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to his family.
      
     Including the above case, 17 COVID-19 confirmed patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.

Ends/Saturday, July 25, 2020
Issued at HKT 12:35

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