Third person dies in Saanich Peninsula Hospital COVID 19 outbreak; 4 new cases on Island

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A third person has died in connection with a COVID-19 outbreak at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Island Health says.
The health authority did not provide any details on the person, citing privacy concerns.
Island Health president and CEO Kathy MacNeil offered her condolences to the family and friends of the person who died.
“To the Island Health team members who cared for this person, thank you,” she said. I am grateful to you for the compassionate care you have provided.”
The outbreak was declared on Dec. 1. Twenty people at the hospital — 10 staff members and 10 patients — have tested positive for the virus, according to Island Health, which says the outbreak has been limited to the acute care areas of the hospital.
The death brings the number of deaths linked to COVID-19 on the Island to nine.
Health officials reported 673 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C. on Thursday, including four in Island Health.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said a total of 44,776 people have now tested positive for COVID-19. Twenty-one additional people have died, bringing the number of deaths in B.C. due to the virus to 713.
Of those who have tested positive, 32,963 are considered to be fully recovered.
There are 358 people are in hospital, including 93 in intensive care or acute care units.
No new outbreaks at long-term care facilities were reported, but Henry said there were two new community outbreaks.

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