Interior Health (IH) has recorded the first death tied to a COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital.
IH announced the death during their afternoon update Feb. 25, saying that five patients and one staff member remain affected. The same day, the health authority reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 within the region.
They did not share any details about the deceased.
It香蕉视频直播檚 been five days since IH announced the outbreak at the hospital. At the time, four patients and one staff member had tested positive.
The health authority reminded the public at the time that KGH remains safe, should anyone need to go there for appointments or emergency care.
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The province is reminding British Columbians to stick to their household bubbles, and not invite friends or extended family over for visits. As well, to stay put during spring break.
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