The administrators of at least three long-term care homes in the Ottawa area say they were blindsided by news the Canadian Red Cross was being sent into their facilities. Boudin denied that Red Cross workers are being sent to the home. A senior government official had said the Red Cross could provide logistical support long-term care homes, help isolate infected individuals, provide assistance with feeding and caring for the sick and offer psychological aid. More than 600 Red Cross workers have been helping out in 25 long-term care homes in Quebec following a series of severe COVID-19 outbreaks in the spring. (Denis Babin/Radio-Canada)One home welcomes Red CrossOne eastern Ontario long-term care home that's currently experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak says any assistance from the Red Cross will be appreciated.

Source: CBC News October 12, 2020 21:33 UTC