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COVID-19 death toll at Prince Rupert’s Acropolis Manor rises to ten

The severe COVID-19 outbreak at Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert continues to take its toll.

Northern Health says 29 residents and 18 staff members have tested positive for the virus, totalling 47 cases.

Ten residents have passed away from the outbreak as of today (Wednesday).

The death toll in Northern Health as of publication is 80.

The next update on the outbreak at Acropolis Manor will be provided on or before February 5.

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Catherine Garrett
Catherine Garrett
Catherine is an anchor and reporter in the MyPGNow newsroom. Born in Ontario, raised on Haida Gwaii, she now is living in Prince George. She obtained a diploma in Broadcast and Online Journalism at BCIT. You can find her on Twitter @Cath_Garrett

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