Long Term Care Covid

• COVID outbreaks more than doubled in Ontario LTC homes since last weekly report

  The latest report on the virus in Ontario says outbreaks in the sector had risen to 42 during the week of July 3 to 9.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2022
  
• COVID-19 outbreaks hit long-term care facilities in Calgary as 4th dose campaign underway

  As of April 12, everyone 70 and older in Alberta, and all seniors in congregate care can book an appointment to receive their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2022
  
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• Family of 99-year-old concerned as COVID-19 outbreak grows at N.S. long-term care home

  A total of 21 residents have now tested positive for COVID-19 at East Cumberland Lodge in Pugwash, N.S., since the outbreak was declared on Monday.

  Health

  Nov 11, 2021
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• Fixing long-term care system might cost Canada $13.7B, budget watchdog says

  The problems have been known for years but came to light during the COVID-19 pandemic as long-term care residents bore the brunt of outbreaks and deaths during the first two waves.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2021
• The Canadian long-term care dilemma — where are we headed?

  When Barbara Heuman could only see her husband through the window of a long-term care home, she began the process of bringing him home.

  Economy

  Jul 8, 2021
• NDP makes potential election promise with call to end for-profit long-term care

  In a release Friday, Jagmeet Singh accuses the minority Liberal government of underfunding health care and protecting the profits of large companies and shareholders.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2021
• One year since Canada’s 1st COVID-19 case. Here’s how daily life has changed for some

  Seniors, university students and parents discuss how the inception of the pandemic in Canada turned life on its head.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2021
• No active COVID-19 cases at Luther Special Care Home after outbreak

  Nine residents have died due to complications from COVID-19 since the outbreak was declared in mid-November.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2020
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• Canada’s top doctor outlines ‘uncomfortable facts’ on coronavirus inequalities

  Dr. Theresa Tam singled out three areas where action should be taken to improve the country’s pandemic preparedness, response, and recovery.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2020