Sudbury area records 3rd death related to COVID-19

Sudbury is reporting its third death related to COVID-19, after aresident fromAmberwood Suites retirement home has died in hospital.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts declared an outbreak at the retirement home after a resident tested positive earlier this month. To date there have been 35 cases of COVID-19 associated with this outbreak among32 residents and three staff members at the retirement home.

"This somber event reminds our community of the importance of protecting our most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic and is a stark reminder of the seriousness to take action to protect others. As vaccine begins to arrive locally, the phased rollout will ensure those who need it most will be at the front of the line to receive it."

The health unit says it continues to work closely with the retirement home to protect residents and staff.

Earlier this week,a province-wide state of emergency was declared, and astay-at-home order is currently in effect, including enhanced public health and workplace safety measures are in effect as part of the provincialShutdown.