Two more lives lost, 15 total from Extendicare Kapuskasing COVID-19 outbreak

SUDBURY -- Two more lives have been lost in connection to a COVID-19 outbreak at a Kapuskasing long-term care home.

According to the Porcupine Health Unit, two additional residents of Extendicare Kapuskasing have died after contracting COVID-19.

"Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of these individuals during this difficult time," Dr. Lianne Catton, the medical officer of health, said in a news release. "We are so sorry for your losses."

The deaths mark the 14^th and 15^th lives lost to the virus since an outbreak was first declared on Jan. 7. There are currently 13 residents and 14 staff members with an active case of COVID-19.

Since the outbreak was declared, 23 cases amongst residents have been marked as resolved, in addition to five staff cases. There have been a total of 70 infections altogether. 

The home has begun the vaccination process. As of Tuesday, 29 residents and four staff members have recieved their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.