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The Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, today (May 27) was saddened by the death of a health care assistant who was infected with atypical pneumonia while taking care of patients at the United Christian Hospital.
"I wish to express my heartfelt respect for this frontline worker, who faithfully looked after patients at hospital wards in a professional and caring manner."
"I join the entire community to extend our deepest sympathy to her family," Mr Tung said.
End/Tuesday, May 27, 2003
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