Nursing Homes Coronavirus

• Quebec ombudsperson to investigate coronavirus crisis response in seniors residences

  Quebec's ombudsperson is launching an "impartial and independent" investigation into the handling of the novel coronavirus health crisis in embattled nursing homes.

  Health

  May 26, 2020
  
• Italy’s nursing homes struggle to survive after thousands died from coronavirus

  With costs escalating because of the pandemic, care home operators say many may not survive without government help.

  World

  May 26, 2020
  
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• Impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes ‘more severe’ than expected, says Trudeau

  Trudeau also says a program is coming to help businesses cover rents for at least three months but the details still need to be worked out with the provinces and territories.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2020
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• Quebec premier pleads for doctors to help nursing homes ravaged by coronavirus

  Premier François Legault specifically appealed to medical specialists and family physicians to help in nursing homes.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
• Hundreds die of COVID-19 in U.K. nursing homes, figures show

  Hundreds more people with COVID-19 have died in Britain than have been recorded in the government's daily tally, official figures showed Tuesday -- including a tide of deaths in nursing homes that staff say are being overlooked.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2020
• Coronavirus: Long-term care homes in spotlight as House of Commons reconvenes

  As the House of Commons returns Saturday in an effort to pass the wage subsidy bill to help beleaguered businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, Canada must also contend with major problems at long-term care homes.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2020
• What to know before removing loved ones from nursing homes amid COVID-19

  Should Canadians consider taking their loved ones out of nursing homes as the COVID-19 crisis deepens? Here's what experts say.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2020
• Coronavirus: Kawartha Lakes man with no travel or contact history dies of COVID-19

  Both pneumonia and COVID-19 are listed as the cause of death. 

  Health

  Mar 22, 2020
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• ‘I get infections all the time’: Protecting the vulnerable from novel coronavirus

  Many Canadians have loved ones who have compromised immune systems or are elderly. Here's how you can help them stay safe.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 17, 2020