The North Shore Health Network (NSHN), which operates medical services in Blind River, Thessalon and Richards Landing, confirmed that the latest Algoma region COVID-related death was a patient within its network.
This is the second death reported in the region.
The following is a statement issued yesterday by David Murray, interim president and CEO; and Dr. Lenka Snajdrova, chief of staff:
A patient being treated at the North Shore Health Network for COVID-19 has passed away. On behalf of our entire organization, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.
The workers and providers of NSHN continue to offer our communities compassionate and quality health care throughout these extraordinary times. We are committed to working with our health care partners, including Algoma Public Health (APH), as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the safety of our workers, patients, residents, clients and communities. NSHN encourages everyone to remain vigilant in following public health guidelines such as hand hygiene, masking, and physical distancing.
APH is currently reporting 11 active cases of COVID-19 in the region, including one hospitalization.
A total of 150 positive test results have been reported in Algoma since the beginning of the pandemic.
Thus far, 82,660 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the Algoma District.