SUDBURY -- Public Health Sudbury and Districts reported the first COVID-19 related death linked to the outbreak at Pioneer Manor on Saturday.

Public health officials declared an outbreak at the LTC facility on Feb. 7 after reporting that an employee had returned a positive test.

As of Feb. 13, 5 residents and 3 staff members at the facility have tested positive for COVID-19.

This is the twelfth COVID-19 related death reported by Public Health Sudbury and Districts since the pandemic began.

Everyone is urged to continue following public health measures to protect others and stop the spread of COVID-19.

Updates about COVID-19 testing, confirmed cases, and outbreaks in Greater Sudbury, the District of Sudbury, and the District of Manitoulin are posted online.

For more information or if you have questions, please visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).