Queen Elizabeth Hospital announces passing away of COVID-19 patient
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The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) announced today (August 20) that a 92-year-old female patient confirmed with COVID-19 (case number: 4281) passed away today.
The patient with chronic diseases was admitted to QEH on August 11 due to a fever. Her condition continued to deteriorate and she eventually succumbed at 8.48am today.
The Hospital was saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to her family.
Including the above case, 73 COVID-19 confirmed patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
Ends/Thursday, August 20, 2020
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