Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting another COVID-19 death in Greater Sudbury, bringing the number of deaths in the region associated with the virus since the pandemic began to 13.
The individual was linked to the outbreak at Health Sciences North.
“Public Health Sudbury & Districts offers sincere condolences to the family, friends, and caregivers affected by this loss and throughout this difficult time,” said a press release issued by the health unit late Thursday night.
The health unit is also reporting three more COVID-19 outbreaks in the area.
Two are at Lasalle Secondary School and Cyril Varney Public School in Greater Sudbury. This follows the dismissal of all students and staff at both schools Feb. 24.
The ongoing investigation has identified one additional case of COVID-19 at each of Lasalle Secondary School and Cyril Varney Public School.
“Parents, caregivers, and students are advised to continue to follow public health direction and are being provided notice of the outbreak,” said the press release.
“Public Health continues to work closely with Lasalle Secondary School, Cyril Varney Public School, and school board administrators at Rainbow District School Board to further limit the spread of infection. Individuals who are identified as close contacts of a case in a school are contacted directly by Public Health.”
Public Health has also declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Walford Sudbury retirement home following the report of one case of COVID-19 in a staff member. Public Health is actively working with the retirement home to investigate the outbreak and to protect residents and staff.
