A man in his 60s from Grey Bruce is now the first person from the county to die from COVID-19.
The man had been in isolation in hospital since early January. He died Saturday afternoon.
"I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who passed away," said Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Arra in a statement. "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."
All close contacts with the case have been reviewed by public health.
As of January 30, there have been 642 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grey Bruce.
