The Hospital Authority today said a COVID-19 patient has passed away, taking the number of COVID-19 patients who died in public hospitals to 187.

The 60-year-old male patient was admitted to Caritas Medical Centre on December 31 as he tested positive for the virus.

He was transferred to the intensive care unit of Princess Margaret Hospital on January 2 after his condition deteriorated.

His condition continued to deteriorate and he passed away last night.