Another coronavirus infected patientd died today taking the total deaths from the disease in Hong Kong so far to 139. A 59-year-old male patient confirmed with the coronavirus infection died today, the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan announced. He later tested positive for the coronavirus and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. His condition worsened, while receiving treatment, and was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit of PYNEH one day later. Earlier today, a 71-year-old female patient confirmed with the coronavirus disease died, the United Christian Hospital announced.

Source: The Standard December 29, 2020 08:15 UTC