A rapid response team is being sent to Maples Long-Term Care Home on Saturday evening after eight people died there in the last 48 hours, including two on Friday night, according to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. "Two residents who were receiving end-of-life care had passed between calls to the EMS and their arrival," Trinidad said. Three of the 10 remaining residents were taken to hospital because they needed higher-level medical care, Trinidad said. The rapid response team that is going to the care home on Saturday is made up of community paramedics, Trinidad said. The Canadian Red Cross is also set to provide additional support at Maples Long-Term Care Home starting on Friday.

Source: CBC News November 07, 2020 20:55 UTC