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Secretary for Home Affairs, Dr Patrick Ho, was deeply saddened by the death of Dr Thomas Cheung today.
Dr Cheung was infected by SARS last month.
Dr Ho said: "I have known Dr Cheung for many years. He has been a good friend. We were both members of the Hong Kong Medical Association orchestra. Dr Cheung is a truly professional, both for his knowledge in his specialist field and for his care for patients."
Dr Ho expressed his condolences to his family.
End/Saturday, May 31, 2003
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