Two more residents of Participation House in Markham have died, bringing the total to four. The facility for adults with physical and mental disabilities has been grappling with a COVID-19 outbreak and staff shortages since just before the Easter long weekend. Every one of its 42 residents tested positive for COVID-19, according to York Region Public Health. According to Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, a man in his 70s, was transferred to Markham Stouffville Hospital, where he later died. Late Friday, Shelley Brillinger, executive director of Participation House Markham, confirmed to the Star that a fourth resident died in hospital Friday.

Source: thestar April 24, 2020 14:04 UTC