Long Term Care Homes Coronavirus

• Union says Windsor, Ont. LTC home failed to provide proper PPE during COVID-19 outbreak

  "They [the staff] trust that the employer will have proper personal protective equipment to keep them safe," Unifor said.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2021
  
• Coronavirus deaths in long-term care underscore need for home supports, advocates say

  The tragedy unfolding in long-term care homes across the country has shed new light on persistent problems in the elder-care system.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Fairhaven long-term care in Peterborough

  Fairhaven has dealt with two previous COVID-19 outbreaks in three months which have claimed the lives of three residents.

  Health

  Jan 11, 2021
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• Canadian troops may be called to testify in court cases against long-term care homes

  The unusual scenario follows the deployment of hundreds of service members in April and May to more than two-dozen nursing homes in Ontario and Quebec hit hard by COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2020
• Lifting COVID-19 restrictions too soon could endanger vulnerable communities: officials

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday he is "very worried" about residents of Montreal, the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, where the province is preparing to loosen confinement measures despite a rash of fatal outbreaks at nursing homes.

  Canada

  May 9, 2020
• Coronavirus: Two more people test positive at Lower Mainland care homes

  The cases involve a resident of The Residence at Clayton Heights and a staff member of Langley Lodge.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2020
• Son of resident at Toronto nursing home dealing with coronavirus outbreak asks for military support

  "I think the numbers show everything. We need assistance in any way. We need people in here because it’s gut-wrenching every day.”

  Health

  Apr 23, 2020
• Trudeau looks to support long-term care workers, boost wages for essential workers

  Trudeau said he will be speaking with Canadian premiers on Wednesday about putting the wage boost in place as soon as possible. 

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
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• Nearly half of Canada’s COVID-19 deaths linked to long-term care facilities: Tam

  Dr. Tam said the ratio differs among provinces.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2020
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• Canada’s nursing homes worry coronavirus outbreak will mean residents ‘dying alone’

  Hundreds of long-term care homes across the country are facing COVID-19 outbreaks, and they will continue to happen without more aggressive testing practices, says an expert.

  Health

  Apr 4, 2020