COVID-19 and six deaths have been linked to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital.Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr.
Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday that there were 49 total cases of the disease linked to the outbreak, which was identified in late June.
Task force to investigate Misericordia Hospital COVID-19 outbreak Hinshaw also announced one additional death linked to the outbreak, a woman in her 90s.“My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones during this time, whether to COVID-19 or any other cause,” Hinshaw said.As of Tuesday afternoon, Hinshaw said there were 17 active cases of COVID-19 in patients who remain in hospital, and 17 active cases in staff members.