2 COVID-19 deaths recorded

February 16, 2021

The Hospital Authority today said two COVID-19 patients have passed away, taking the number of COVID-19 patients who died in public hospitals to 189.

 

One of the patients, an 82-year-old woman with chronic diseases, was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on January 20 due to dizziness, chest discomfort and a sore throat. She then tested positive for COVID-19.

 

Her condition continued to deteriorate and she passed away this morning.

 

Another patient, an 81-year-old woman also with chronic diseases, was admitted to Caritas Medical Centre on January 31 with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms and a fever. 

 

She later tested positive for COVID-19. Her condition continued to deteriorate and she died this evening.

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