Are seniors safe in Canada's long-term care homes?
Nearly half of Canada's COVID-19 deaths are linked to long-term care homes. Do you have family members or loved ones at risk?
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Residents and workers at long-term care homes for seniors are among the most vulnerable people in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attributed a surge in deaths to unexpected outbreaks in several long-term care facilities, he said Thursday.
According to Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam, nearly half of the country's 1,506 COVID-19 deaths are linked to these homes.
Do you have a family member at risk? Are you concerned about the way this pandemic has been handled in long-term care homes?
Our question this Saturday: Are seniors safe in Canada's long-term care homes?
Dr. Nathan Stall, one of Ontario's top geriatricians, joins host Duncan McCue to offer answers and advice.
