Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa expressed Thursday deep
sorrow over the death of Tant Heung May, health care assistant who
was infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) while
looking after patients at the United Christian Hospital.
"I
am very sad to learn of the death of the frontline worker who
sacrificed her life while tirelessly serving patients at hospital
wards in our battle against the disease. I join the entire
community of Hong Kong to convey our deepest sympathy to her
family," Tung said.
Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food, Yeoh Eng-kiong, was also
saddened by the death of the 36-year-old health care assistant who
contracted with SARS on April 1 and passed away Thursday.
"I
wish to express my heartfelt appreciation for her commitment and
dedication in taking care of patients," Yeoh said.
"I
am grieved to hear the loss of a dedicated health care staff and
offer my deepest condolences to her family," he said.
A
38-year-old male nurse and a 35-year-old female doctor devoted
their lives to the anti-SARS battle in Hong Kong earlier.
Hong Kong has been taking a series of measure to maintain the
health of the health care workers.
(Xinhua News Agency May 15, 2003)