Legionnaires’ disease death reported in Hong Kong, 22 cases reported this year

Hong Kong health officials reported today the death of a 65-year-old man due to Legionnaires' disease (LD). The patient, with underlying diseases, had presented with fever, cough with sputum and shortness of breath since June 26. He attended the Accident and Emergency Department of North Lantau Hospital on June 29 and was subsequently transferred to Princess Margaret ["]