Tuen Mun Hospital announces two passing away of COVID-19 patients
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The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) announced today (August 27) that two patients confirmed with COVID-19 infection passed away today.
The patients were with chronic diseases. The 81-year-old female patient (case number: 3960) was admitted to the TMH on August 7 due to fever and cough, and passed away at 11.55am today, while the 70-year-old male patient (case number: 2086) was admitted to the TMH on July 21 due to fever and asthma, and passed away at 12.17pm today.
The Hospital was saddened about the passing away of the patients and will offer necessary assistance to their families.
Including the above case, 81 COVID-19 confirmed patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
Ends/Thursday, August 27, 2020
Issued at HKT 13:39
Issued at HKT 13:39
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