Have Your Say: Immediate need for action at Ontario’s LTC homes

To the Editors,

As has been noted by governments and media, more than 80% of all deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Canada and in Ontario, have been persons living in long-term care. We all must feel the sadness and shame of this.

In the riding of Haldimand Norfolk, residents have been especially harmed and we extend our condolences to the community for the tremendous loss of 23 persons residing at Anson Place Care Home. We especially remember those who lost parents and loved ones.

To see our full list of Ontario long-term care homes with the greatest number of fatalities by location and riding, please visit our website (actionnotwords.ca). Our mandate and a profile of our group is also available on our website.

The second wave of COVID-19 is coming and many weaknesses in long-term care must be addressed.