THE CANADIAN PRESS
A 13-year-old girl’s death from COVID-19 at her home in Brampton, Ont., while her mother lay in hospital with the disease sparked an outpouring of grief, anger and community generosity on Monday.
Emily Viegas died last Thursday after her father, an essential worker, tried to care for her in the family apartment.
Premier Doug Ford, who has come under scathing criticism for his past refusal to implement paid sick leave for essential workers, expressed condolences for the “terrible loss of this young life.” Ford called it a “heart-wrenching and a devastating reminder” of the what the virus can do.
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