Halton Region Public Health has announced the death of a man, related to COVID-19.
The man is in his 50's, from Milton, and was being treated for an underlying medical condition at the Oakville and Milton hospitals.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hamidah Meghani says the case is concerning and appears to be local transmission. She says the patient hadn't recently travelled and had not contact with another known COVID-19 case.
“This is the tragic proof that we need to work together as a community to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing and taking action to protect yourself and those around you,” said Dr. Meghani. “This is a larger community issue and I know that everyone joins me in extending their deepest condolences to his family at this time.”