A Moose Jaw doctor has died from COVID-19 yesterday while receiving intensive care in Ontario.

Dr. Youssef Al-Begamy served as a family and emergency room physician in Moose Jaw, Regina, and Fort Qu’Appelle.

Al-Begamy was transferred to Ontario about 2 weeks ago.

While social media posts circulated that Al-Begamy was unvaccinated, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency President Marlo Pritchard said he couldn't comment on the vaccination status.

"I'm aware of the social media posts as you are, but to comment specifically around the individual that passed away in Ontario, I have no information that I could share or that I'm aware of," Pritchard said.

The Islamic Association of Saskatchewan paid tribute to Al-Begamy on Facebook by posting that he was a well-loved doctor.