Provincial health authorities revealed another loss at McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre bringing the total number of deaths related to the coronavirus at the long-term care facility to 11.
The family of 81-year-old Doreen Gauvreau has confirmed she lost her battle with COVID-19 Monday morning. Her husband Sylvio had also previously tested positive but is still fighting.
It’s also a devastating loss to the seniors community and for the staff caring for them. Jessica Saunders’ mom works at the home.
She said the gravity of the losses are weighing on them. “It’s really emotional. They love their residents and going through something like this, it’s heartbreaking but they’re pulling together,” Saunders said. “The province needs to pull