A resident of Edmonton Meadows Care Home in Henderson, west Auckland, who tested positive for Covid-19, has died in hospital of a non-Covid-related condition.
The care home resident was admitted to North Shore Hospital last night for end-of-life-care, due to a non-Covid-related condition. The person passed away this morning.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and whānau of the deceased as well as the staff and residents at the Edmonton Meadows rest home," a statement released by the Ministry of Health said.
"As of 3.30pm, three other Covid-19-positive residents are receiving care at North Shore Hospital," the MOH added.
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