Tuen Mun Hospital announces passing away of COVID-19 patient

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) announced today (August 13) that an 88-year-old female patient confirmed with COVID-19 (case number: 2701) passed away today.

     The patient with chronic disease was admitted to TMH on July 25 due to fever. Her condition continued to deteriorate and she eventually succumbed at 1.13pm today.

     The Hospital was saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to her family.

     Including the above case, 64 COVID-19 confirmed patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.