Hong Kong reports second death from new coronavirus

The second death from the novel coronavirus has been recorded in Hong Kong. A man in his 70's died after his infection with coronavirus was confirmed, South China Morning Post reports.

The man was treated at Princess Margaret Hospital, where the first victim of coronavirus died on February 4.

The exact cause of death is yet to be set, but the man reportedly had diabetes and problems with kidneys.

On January 22, the man traveled to mainland China, on February 2 he felt unwell, and on February 12 he was taken to Princess Margareth hospital. He was already in critical condition on February 14, when his diagnosis was confirmed.