The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) announced today (September 25) that a patient confirmed with COVID-19 passed away this afternoon.
A 84-year-old male patient (case number: 2007) with chronic diseases was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on July 21 due to cough and fever. The patient's condition continued to deteriorate and he eventually succumbed at 4.45pm this afternoon.
The hospital was saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to his family.
Including the above case, 104 COVID-19 confirmed patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.
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