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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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February 9, 2007
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Health

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Man dies of Legionnaires' disease
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A 66-year-old man infected with Legionnaires' disease has died.

 

The Centre for Health Protection said Kowloon City man developed shortness of breath and a cough on February 1. He was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital February 3 and died five days later.

 

He has no recent travel history. Further investigations are underway.

 

Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported so far this year.