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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Yan Chai Hospital (YCH) spokesperson made the following announcement regarding the death of a human swine influenza (HSI) patient today (September 25):
A 44 year-old female patient with asthma and hyperlipidemia developed respiratory symptoms on September 20, 2009. The patient attended the Department of Accident and Emergency of YCH on September 22, 2009 and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on the same day. The patient was prescribed Tamiflu and antibiotics. She required ventilation support and had been in critical condition. Positive result of HSI was confirmed on September 23, 2009. Her condition was further deteriorated and succumbed at 12.38pm today.
The case has been reported to HA Head Office and Centre for Health Protection. YCH has also referred the case to Coroner.
The hospital would like to express its condolences to the patient's family.
Ends/Friday, September 25, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:42
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