Posted: Mar 15, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: March 15
Ottawa man frustrated by long-term care home restrictions even after vaccination
CBC News Ottawa1 month ago
0:33Mel Creighton, whose wife Carmen lives at the Extendicare Starwood long-term care home, says he’s still not allowed to take her on walks or even outside her room, leaving him frustrated by the lack of freedom even though they’re both fully vaccinated.0:33
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