It's currently up to individual long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia to implement screening or masking requirements for staff and visiting relatives. Sandra Mullen says union members have seen a number of COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities, which is affecting both residents and staff. On Monday, the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care confirmed there were 20 COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities in the province. Sandra Mullen, the president of the Nova Scotia General Employees Union, is reminding people to take precautions when visiting loved ones in long-term care this season. Home care concernsFollowing provincial cabinet on Thursday, Minister of Seniors and Long-term Care Barbara Adams addressed concerns about continuing-care assistants providing home care without masking requirements during flu season.

Source: CBC News December 07, 2023 20:58 UTC