A man in his 60s who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in March has died.
He was hospitalized at Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) - Stratford General Hospital site.
All personal contacts have been in self-isolation since and continue to be monitored.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of this man’s passing and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. We ask everyone to recognize the seriousness of this virus and how important it is to limit its spread,” said Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health for Huron Perth.
"The entire Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance team is saddened by this loss and extends heartfelt condolences to the patient’s family and loved ones,” said Andrew Williams, president and CEO of the HPHA. “In facing this tragic reality, the resolve of the HPHA Team to continue to provide compassionate and accountable care to all in need as we address this pandemic together is only strengthened."
Huron Perth Public Health received lab confirmation of seven new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing the confirmed number of positive cases to nine in Huron and Perth as of Monday, March 30.
Among the new cases is the first confirmed positive case in a long-term care home in Perth County at Hillside Manor near Sebringville.
HPPH is working with the facility to perform thorough contact tracing and provide further infection control support. The resident is in self-isolation and other residents who have been in close contact with the case have also been isolated.
“Older adults are more at risk for severe illness due to COVID-19 and we as a community must do all we can to protect our vulnerable residents,” said Dr. Klassen.
Other confirmed cases reported over the weekend include four Huron County residents with three isolating at home and one hospitalized at London Health Sciences Centre.
In Perth County, there are two people isolating at home above the one resident at Hillside Manor.
Contact tracing for these cases is underway, with close contacts receiving guidance from HPPH.
