Prince of Wales Hospital announces passing away of COVID-19 patient
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for the Prince of Wales Hospital today (August 22) announced that a 82-year-old female patient confirmed with COVID-19 infection (case number: 4367) passed away this afternoon.
      
     The patient was admitted to the Hospital due to fever on August 11. She was later confirmed positive for COVID-19 and her condition was stable. She had been deteriorating subsequently and eventually succumbed at 1.34pm today.
      
     The Hospital is saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to her family members. Including the above case, 76 COVID-19 patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.

Ends/Saturday, August 22, 2020
Issued at HKT 15:30

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