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That's why, in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada committed up to $1 billion through the Safe Long-Term Care Fund, to help provinces and territories to improve infection prevention and control in long-term care, such as hiring additional staff and wage top-ups, new or renovated infrastructure including ventilation, and readiness.
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One more Yukoner has succumbed to COVID-19, showing the current outbreak still has some dangerously sharp teeth left to it.
Dr. Brendan Hanley, the chief medical officer of health, reported the additional death late Thursday afternoon. No details were provided.
“We are saddened to report another COVID-19 death and our deepest sympathies are with the family of the individual who passed away last night in hospital,” Hanley said.
“An unfortunate fact was this person was not immunized. We are losing too many Yukoners to this virus. Please get vaccinated.
“Sooner or later, COVID-19 will find its way to the unvaccinated, and they are at the greatest risk.”
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