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The Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, today (May 15) expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a health care assistant who was infected with atypical pneumonia while looking after patients at the United Christian Hospital.

"I am very sad to learn of the death of the frontline worker who sacrificed her life while tirelessly serving patients at hospital wards in our battle against the disease.

"I join the entire community of Hong Kong to convey our deepest sympathy to her family," Mr Tung said.

End/Thursday, May 15, 2003

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• SHWF expresses condolences over the death of a health care assistant (15.05.2003)

• Prevention of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome