Interior Health (IH) has recorded the first death tied to a COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital.

IH announced the death during their afternoon update Feb. 25, saying that five patients and one staff member remain affected. The same day, the health authority reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 within the region.

They did not share any details about the deceased.

It含羞草研究社檚 been five days since IH announced the outbreak at the hospital. At the time, four patients and one staff member had tested positive.

The health authority reminded the public at the time that KGH remains safe, should anyone need to go there for appointments or emergency care.

含羞草研究社淪cheduled procedures will continue and patients are not required to self-isolate after they come to the hospital,含羞草研究社� stated IH.

The province is reminding British Columbians to stick to their household bubbles, and not invite friends or extended family over for visits. As well, to stay put during spring break.

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