The 89-year-old Winnipeg man tested positive for COVID-19 while inside Maples Long Term Care Home. Winnipeg paramedics were called to Maples Long Term Care Home earlier this month after eight people died in a 48 hour period. Walter Eschuk was a resident at Maples Long Term Care Home in Winnipeg, where he died after testing positive for COVID-19. Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen has called for an independent investigation into Maples and Parkview Place Long Term Care Home, another long-term care home owned by Revera. Revera didn't return a request for comment on Sunday afternoon in time for deadline.

Source: CBC News November 23, 2020 03:21 UTC