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Fewer Ontario long-term care home deaths during Omicron wave despite high infectionsOntario long-term care homes, where the majority of residents have third or fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses, have been spared mass deaths during the Omicron wave.HealthFeb 23
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Ontario long-term care sees staff absences of 20% to 30% amid COVID outbreaksOntario's long-term care minister says COVID-19 outbreaks are hitting homes in almost all public health units, with staff absences of between 20 and 30 per cent in some areas.HealthJan 6
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Ontario further tightens rules around long-term care home residents as Omicron spreadsOntario said access to long-term care homes by general visitors will be paused. However, designated caregivers are still allowed in. Day absences will also be paused.HealthDec 28, 2021
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Ontario enhances COVID measures in LTC homes, all vaccinated visitors must test negative on entryGeneral visitors who are not fully vaccinated will not be allowed inside long-term care homes with exceptions for residents in palliative care and visitors with medical exemptions.HealthDec 14, 2021
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Ontario long-term care staff must have 1st COVID vaccine shot to attend workStaff who don't present proof of a first dose must instead show a medical exemption to be able to enter a long-term care home for work.HealthNov 15, 2021
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Province aims to add 2,000 more nurses in Ontario’s long term care home sectorRod Phillips says it will support Ontario's commitment to increasing direct care for long-term care residents to four hours a day, on average.HealthOct 27, 2021
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Ontario to double number of long-term care home inspectors, allow immediate chargesOntario Long-Term Care Minister Rod Phillips says the government plans to hire 193 staff by next fall. He says the funds will create a ratio of one inspector for every two homes.HealthOct 26, 2021
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Ontario eases long-term care COVID-19 rules by allowing ‘brief hugs’ despite vaccine statusAs of June 9, regardless of anyone's COVID-19 immunization status, a new directive said brief hugs can occur safely. Only those fully vaccinated can engage in handholding.HealthJun 3, 2021
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Ontario fiscal watchdog says province 2 years behind goal of 15,000 new LTC beds by 2024The Financial Accountability Office says the new report is based on the province's 2021-22 expenditure estimates.HealthMay 26, 2021
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Paramedics, care providers give in-home vaccinations to homebound Ontario seniors"Everybody that comes into that room that sits down at my table to get the vaccination is extremely pleased," the community paramedic said in a recent interview.HealthMar 31, 2021
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