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Report released on COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. care homes details need for sick pay, rapid testing

October 6, 2021

Global News reporter Richard Zussman has the details from a 45-page report on COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care released Wednesday by B.C.'s seniors advocate. Isobel Mackenzie outlined seven recommendations including expanding sick pay and increasing the scope and frequency of testing.

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