One of the residents of Highview Residences in Kitchener, Ont., who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, a representative of the company told Global News in a statement. “Our hearts go out to his family, and we will truly miss him,” Highview COO Joy Birch said in a statement.
The man is the third person in Waterloo Region to die of complications related to the novel coronavirus disease. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The company says it has contacted the families of other residents at Highview to make them aware of the situation.
The infection has spread at Highview Residences, as there are now six residents and an employee who have been infected with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.