The Saskatchewan government has confirmed a fifth coronavirus-related death in the province. Officials said the person was from the far north and in their 80s.
La Loche Mayor Robert St. Pierre told Global News on Sunday that Joseph Pierre Sylvestre, 83, was a resident of a long-term care home.
The community of La Loche also confirmed the news Sunday on its Facebook page. Health officials said in a statement Monday that the death was not reported publicly on Sunday as fatalities must “confirmed by the medical health officer to ensure that the case meets the criteria in order to be documented in the epidemiological reporting tools.” At that time, officials said, the death will be reported by the Ministry of Health.
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