"They're going to have poorer health outcomes because of this," said Michelle Westin, a senior analyst with Black Creek Community Health Centre. Any long-term health impacts from COVID-19, according to Westin, would be layered on top of all those other challenges. Westin noted a long recovery from a serious illness can prevent someone from returning to work, further exacerbating financial strain on top of someone's health issues. More community supports are crucial, he said, to address those ongoing issues and support the growing number of COVID-19 survivors and their families. (CBC News Graphics)This ongoing series is exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic could reshape Toronto in the years ahead.

Source: CBC News November 20, 2020 09:56 UTC