Health officials in Waterloo Region are reporting that area’s first COVID-19-related death in a fully immunized person.
A woman in her 90s who lived in a long-term care home experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak died.
“I would like to express my deepest sympathy to this individual’s family at this sad time,” said Dr. Rabia Bana, Associate Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo. “This person’s death is a tragic reminder of the toll the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on families and the community. Death is a very rare outcome in fully immunized individuals. I encourage everyone in Waterloo Region to remain vigilant. Members of the public need to continue to follow public health guidance and get immunized as soon as possible. Vaccines along with public health measures are still our best protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant which is circulating in our community.”
Public health officials are working with the home to manage the outbreak and prevent the virus from spreading any further.
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