The COVID-19 virus has claimed its first victim in Canada.
Health Minister Patty Hajdu tweeted she is deeply saddened to learn of the death of a man in British Columbia from complications of the virus.
Hajdu has sent her condolences to the man’s loved ones.
She says the government continues to work closely with B.C. to offer any support and resources they need.
B.C. health officials say the man was a resident of a care home who was diagnosed last week and died on Sunday night.
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
