Vaughan woman, Markham man bring York Region's COVID-19 related death toll to 4

Man was resident of Markhaven Home for Seniors, woman had household contact with another victim

Yorkregion.com
March 31, 2020
John Cudmore

The number of COVID-19 related deaths in York Region has grown to four.

Two more coronavirus-related deaths were confirmed March 30, including a 100-year-old Vaughan woman who had household contact with another victim.

That victim was a woman in her 80s who died March 26. It is not confirmed if the women are mother and daughter.

A third individual, a male, connected to the household has also tested positive.

The other death reported March 30 is an 88-year-old man who was a resident at Markhaven Home for Seniors in Markham. He died March 28.

Multiple positive tests have been confirmed among staff and residents at the Markham long-term care facility. which was declared in outbreak on March 22.

In addition, Yee Hong long-term care health centre in Markham, has reported 11 ill residents and 10 staff members, including one worker, a Peel Region resident, who has tested positive, according to York Region medical officer of health, Dr. Karim Kurji in his March 30 daily update.

He also said Richmond Hill group home for developmentally challenged has five staff members in self-isolation with one resident of the Reena facility hospitalized after testing positive