The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care says there are 12 COVID outbreaks at long-term care homes in the province.
In October, all 27 reported deaths were people 70 or older, and 12 of them were living in a long-term care facility. Department spokesperson Khalehla Perrault declined an interview request and wouldn't say where the outbreaks are, citing privacy concerns.Perrault would not say how many cases have been reported at each facility, and how long each outbreak has been ongoing.
Well this is the last group of seniors who will be using LTC en masse. With expanded MAiD I can see that being a top choice to avoid the 'holding pen.'
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