The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit reports the third death associated with the COVID-19 Community Outbreak at Skyline – Lancelot Apartments, and fourth overall in the region.
The individual tested positive for COVID-19 with a preliminary positive result for a COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC).
“It is upsetting that we have had a third death associated with the COVID-19 Community Outbreak at the Skyline – Lancelot Apartments,” says Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health. “The loss of a loved one is never easy, and in these circumstances, it is devastating. Although we are seeing a decrease in the number of individuals testing positive for COVID-19 related to this outbreak, it does not mean it is over. By working together we can help prevent further spread and save a life.”
Sources tell BayToday that the victim was a male resident who died in Ottawa, although that is unconfirmed.
The region's first COVID death was reported May 15, 2020.
See: Our district sees first death related to COVID-19
The Health Unit reported the first Lancelot death Feb. 17, former police officer Doug Arthur, 75,
And: Two new COVID cases reported, another death
On Feb. 23 the Health Unit reported a second death, The individual tested positive for COVID-19 with a preliminary positive result for a COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC).
See: Health Unit reports second death at Lancelot Apartments
Tomorrow’s 3 p.m. website update will reflect the additional death associated with COVID-19 says the Health Unit.
As of March 1, 2021, 15 of the 42 individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed to have the variant originating from South Africa. These variants are known to spread more easily than the original coronavirus. The best way for individuals to protect themselves against all strains of COVID-19 is to continue taking all COVID-19 precautions seriously and to continue with these measures.
See the Health Unit's version of the timeline relating to the Lancelot outbreak here.
