More than 100 Quebec long-term care homes grappling with COVID-19 outbreaks
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More than 100 long-term care homes across the province are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks, defined as more than two cases. The fall vaccination campaign is about to start.
More than 100 long-term care homes across the province are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks, defined as two or more cases, a spokesperson for Quebec’s Department of Health and Social Services told Global News.
Maimonides Geriatric Centre — which was hit hard during the first wave of the pandemic — is grappling with an outbreak on several of its floors. Currently, eight residents have COVID-19 in the centre.
A family member of a long-term care resident contacted Global News, explaining she was disappointed masks were not mandatory throughout the whole facility, and she worries many seniors have not had COVID-19 booster shots in one year.
A spokesperson for the CIUSS West Central Montreal told Global News in a statement that people affected by COVID-19 are being isolated.
“As per infection control guidelines, the COVID-positive residents remain in their rooms,” Carl Thériault said. “Anyone entering a resident’s room on the unit must follow the protective equipment guidelines indicated on the door and all other residents are being closely monitored for symptoms. We are starting the fall flu and COVID (vaccination) campaign later this week across all our long-term care centers. ”
Employees say masks are only necessary on floors with COVID-19 outbreaks.
“Are people wearing masks inside? On the units that are affected. Other than that if you want to wear it, you wear it,” said Leon Mayers, the CSN union president for the CIUSSS Centre West.
While some family members worry for their loved ones, employees say it’s business as usual.
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