The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) today (March 10) announced that a patient confirmed with COVID-19 passed away today.
 
     An 86-year-old female patient (case number: 10953) with chronic diseases attended the Accident and Emergency Department of QEH on February 25 due to pneumonia. She subsequently tested positive for COVID-19, and was admitted to the isolation ward for treatment. Her condition continued to deteriorate and she eventually succumbed at 9.30am today.
 
     The hospital is saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to her family.
 
     Including the above patient, 197 COVID-19 confirmed patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.

Ends/Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Issued at HKT 14:52

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