A health-care aide whose death is linked to a COVID-19 outbreak at Victoria General Hospital was a leader of his community, his friend tells CBC News. Makela, whose wife also works in health care, said the death of his friend is "shocking." The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals issued a statement expressing condolences on the death of the health-care aide and calling for increased safety measures for health workers. 44 health-care workers positive for COVID-19 last weekThe outbreak at the hospital was first declared on Oct. 22. The health-care workers who tested positive included 22 nurses, four doctors or doctors in training and 15 allied health or support staff.

Source: CBC News November 09, 2020 22:15 UTC