The Grey Bruce Health Unit has been notified of a death related to COVID-19.
This is the first recorded COVID-19 related death in the region.
The Health Unit says a male resident of Grey Bruce in his 60s, died Saturday afternoon (Jan 30th).
According to public Health, he had been in isolation in hospital since early January.
Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Arra says, “I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who passed away. Unfortunately, the news of this death only highlights the need for everyone to take this virus very seriously. It requires our collective actions to stem the spread of this virus. Please, stay at home and stay safe.”
Public Health says all close contacts with this case have been reviewed by the Health Unit.
They say over the course of the pandemic, there have been 642 cases of COVID-19 confirmed by Public Health in Grey Bruce.
Public Health is asking residents to remember to take the following precautions to help stop the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash hands frequently
- Watch distance (ideally 6ft)
- Wear face covering correctly
- Avoid Crowds, and
- Arrange for outdoor activities instead of indoors whenever possible
The Health Unit says, if you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, first self-isolate and then use Ontario’s Self-Assessment Tool to see if you need to seek further care. If you need further assistance, call TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or your health care provider. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe symptoms, call 911 immediately.
The Health Unit says, “Connect with trusted sources for information on COVID-19, including canada.ca/coronavirus, publichealthgreybruce and covid-19.ontario.ca”