The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesman for the United Christian Hospital (UCH) today (July 24) announced that a 74-year-old male COVID-19 confirmed case (case no.: 1338) passed away today.
The patient, who was staying in a residential care home for the elderly, was admitted to the hospital on July 9, his renal and liver function rapidly deteriorated while receiving treatment and his condition continued to worsen and eventually succumbed at 12.48pm today.
The Hospital was saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to his family.
Including the above case, 16 COVID-19 patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
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