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Grantham 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 Grantham Hospital (GH) today (April 13) announced that a patient confirmed with COVID-19 passed away today.
 
     A 77-year-old male patient (case number: 1989) tested positive for COVID-19 was admitted to the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital on July 20, 2020 for isolation treatment. His condition deteriorated and he was then transferred to the Intensive Care Unit on July 27, 2020.
 
     After treatment, the patient's antibody test result for COVID-19 was positive and he was released from isolation order by the Department of Health on August 28, 2020. Due to his own underlying diseases, he continued to stay in the hospital and was transferred to the Tuberculosis & Chest Medical Unit of GH on March 22, 2021 for further treatment. The patient's condition continued to deteriorate and he eventually succumbed at 4.40pm today.
 
     The hospital is saddened by the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to his family members.
 
     Including the above patient, 202 COVID-19 patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
 
Ends/Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Issued at HKT 20:20
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