Caritas Medical Centre announces passing away of COVID-19 patient
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
@กกก The Caritas Medical Centre (CMC) spokesperson today (December 31) announced the passing away of a patient confirmed with COVID-19 infection today.
@กกก A 77-year-old male patient (case number: 8561) with chronic diseases was admitted CMC due to fever and pneumonia on December 25. The patient was tested positive for COVID-19 on the same day. His condition continued to deteriorate and eventually succumbed at 10am today.
@กกก CMC was saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to his family.
@กกก Including the above patient, 144 COVID-19 confirmed patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
Ends/Thursday, December 31, 2020
Issued at HKT 12:56
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