The first death in Canada from the COVID-19 virus has been reported in British Columbia.
Canada’s Health Minister Patty Hajdu tweeted she is deeply saddened to learn that a Canadian has died of complications related to COVID-19.
She says the government continues to work closely with BC to offer any support and resources they need.
The victim was a man who was in a care home in Vancouver and who was diagnosed with the coronavirus last week.
I am deeply saddened to learn that a Canadian has died of complications related to #COVID19 and my deepest sympathies go to their loved ones. We continue to work closely with BC and offer any support and resources they need.
— Patty Hajdu (@PattyHajdu) March 9, 2020
