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Canada – Government of Canada Invests more than $6 million to Support Canadians Living and Working in Long-Term Care in Prince Edward Island
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced an agreement with Prince Edward Island to provide it with more than $6 million for Safe Long-term Care. This funding will support the improvement of infection prevention and control in Prince Edward Island’s facilities that deliver long-term care. August 12, 2021 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing challenges in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) facilities. Gaps have been exposed in infection prevention and control, staffing and infrastructure, with tragic effects on residents, their families and those working in these settings. That’s why, in ... Read more