The executive director of a long-term care home in Toronto’s west end says 25 residents have died to date due to coronavirus.
Evelyn MacDonald, executive director of the Eatonville Care Centre, said in a statement Monday evening that there have been a total of 49 confirmed cases and six test results are pending.
“Today’s increase in our COVID-associated deaths is a reflection of changes in provincial testing criteria. Public Health has confirmed that nine residents, who had previously passed away due to unknown causes, have now been attributed to COVID-19,” she said, noting the figure doesn’t represent new COVID-19-related deaths.
“I want to thank the families of our residents for their patience and understanding. These losses are felt by everyone and I understand that this is an extremely difficult and uncertain time for our community and for their loved ones.
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“With that, I want to thank our front-line staff for their perseverance, dedication and compassionate care.”
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MacDonald said it’s there will likely be another increase in positive cases pending additional confirmations of those who have symptoms,
