Two more residents have died at an Almonte, Ont., long-term care home, currently experiencing a vicious novel coronavirus outbreak.
The death toll at Almonte Country Haven now stands at 18, with 36 additional residents infected with COVID-19. Doris Parks, who Global News spoke to outside the home while she was delivering supplies for her 99-year-old mother Tuesday, called the situation “tragic.” “My mom is 99 and I’d rather see her go from natural causes,” Parks said, welling up with tears.
Su Marchand also visited her mother on Tuesday, talking to her through the glass. Marchand said she’s had a hard time dealing with the rising death toll. “I just want to wake up and this is done, that would make you feel great, right?