First, he points to a lack of accessible public data on the evolving situations inside the care homes. The province also lacks a co-ordinated response when it comes to long-term care, acute care sector, public health and government, he says. 1:37In Ontario, Stall says, long-term care homes were partnered with hospitals to assist with the outbreaks and share resources and expertise. Meanwhile, WRHA confirmed to CBC News it does not share acute care medical staff with personal care homes. Stall says he welcomes support from the Red Cross in Manitoba care homes, but underlines the primary need is for more medical care.

Source: CBC News November 05, 2020 10:52 UTC