Hamilton now has five deaths connected to the novel coronavirus pandemic as of April 6, according to public health. In an update at city hall on Monday, Dr.
Elizabeth Richardson, medical officer of health, revealed two more deaths, including the first male to succumb to the illness — an 89-year-old in the community who passed away in hospital.
An 80-year-old female from the transitional care unit at the Cardinal Retirement Residence on Herkimer Street is also reported to have died.
The three previously reported deaths were also connected to Heritage Green nursing home in Stoney Creek. Those who died at that facility were women over the age of 80.
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