Hadassah Medical Center released a statement on the death of Saeb Erekat.
"Mr. Saeb Erekat passed away in the hospital's intensive care unit.
"Mr. Erekat, who was transferred to the hospital three weeks ago Sunday, on 18 October, was a lung transplantee infected with Corona Virus. He was treated in his home in Jericho and arrived at the hospital in critical condition, requiring immediate ventilation and resuscitation treatments.
"During the course of his hospitalization, he received intensive treatments that included a heart lung machine (ECMO) and drug treatments provided by Hadassah's top specialists.
"Unfortunately, his condition did not improve and remained critical, and he passed away following multi-organ failure.
"The Hadassah team extends its condolences to his family, admirers, friends and the Palestinian People."