Man dies in front hospital

Authority CEO Sheldon Cyrus said that a full investigation has been launched into the matter, but preliminary reports indicate Phillip died shortly after being treated and released.

“He was not turned away. He was admitted on two occasions,” Cyrus said.

“He came, he was treated and he was discharged. He went outside but began feeling unwell and was brought back into the Accident and Emergency (Department), but by the time doctors came to him they could not find him. Apparently he had gone back outside and that was when he collapsed on the front lawn,” Cyrus said.

Phillip’s body was found sometime between 1 and 2 and video images of his body were circulated yesterday on social media. Cyrus made it clear that no person is denied treatment at the Hospital. He said people who are homeless or mentally ill are treated and referred to the social welfare department of the hospital. He added that Phillip, who told doctors that he lived alone, was also referred to the social welfare department.