Interior Health has reported its fourth official death from COVID-19.
In the health authority’s daily release Thursday afternoon, it was announced that a man in his 80s had perished from the coronavirus.
“We are saddened to report the fourth COVID-19 related death has occurred in Interior Health since the beginning of the pandemic,” said Interior Health President and CEO Susan Brown in a press release.
“Today, the first long-term care home resident in Interior Health to contract COVID-19 has passed away at Mountainview Village. We offer our condolences to the family and caregivers during this difficult time. Interior Health will continue working closely with Mountainview’s administration and staff as we combat COVID-19 together.
“We all have a role to play to stop the spread in our communities, and I’m asking everyone to stick close to home right now and keep to your household. Limiting spread in our communities will help keep COVID-19 out of our long-term care facilities and help protect our most vulnerable.”
The new death will be reflected in the BCCDC’s dashboard today.
