Northern Health confirms two more deaths related to COVID outbreak at Acropolis Manor

Northern Health has updated the situation at Acropolis Manor
with the sad news of two more passings 

Another terrible day of news for Prince Rupert and those living and working at Acropolis Manor, with Northern Health confirming this afternoon that two more residents of the city's long term care facility have passed away, bringing the total now to three residents having passed since the outbreak began at mid month.

No other details were released as part of today's update, though Northern Health did note that there have not been any new cases of the coronavirus reported at the facility since their last update.

The Health Authority declared an outbreak at Acropolis Manor on January 19th.

Yesterday Northern Health advised of the first passing at the facility, noting that the case count had increased to 38, with 24 residents and 14 staff members having tested positive for the virus.

For more notes related to Northern Health in Prince Rupert see our archive page here.