6 stories to start your day for Thursday, February 4

Four more residents at Extendicare Kapuskasing pass away from COVID-19

Four more residents at Extendicare Kapuskasing have died from COVID-19, the local health unit says. No further information is being shared, out of the respect for family members. That said, a statement from Extendicare Kapuskasing says all residents continue to isolate in their rooms, where they are being provided with meals and individual care and support.

New cases of COVID by the Porcupine and Algoma Health Units

Meanwhile, five new of COVID-19 have been reported by Porcupine Health Unit. Of the new confirmed cases two are linked to the Extendicare Kapuskasing outbreak,