A man in his 40s who worked at an Oshawa Real Canadian Superstore location has died after becoming ill with coronavirus. Dr.
Barbara Yaffe, Ontario’s associate medical officer of health, confirmed the news during an update at Queen’s Park on Thursday.
The employee’s diagnosis was first announced by Galen Weston, the executive chairman of Loblaw Companies Limited, on Monday. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Weston said the company was taking several steps in response to the news.
He said the business is working with public health officials as they investigate to determine the employee’s recent contacts, adding any fellow employees who need to self-isolate will be paid in full.