A B.C. dentist who attended a Vancouver dental conference at the centre of a novel coronavirus outbreak in the city has died of suspected COVID-19 complications, Global News has learned.
Dr. Denis Vincent of North Vancouver attended the Pacific Dental Conference, which took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from March 5-7.
The Ministry of Health said it could not immediately comment, saying the next update is expected Tuesday afternoon. At Monday’s update on B.C.’s coronavirus response, provincial health officer Dr.
Bonnie Henry was asked about COVID-19 cases related to the conference. She confirmed about 20 people in B.C. who attended the conference have since tested positive for the virus, as well as a dozen others who are from