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Nipissing District long-term care homes will share in just over $1 million in provincial assistance during the second wave of COVID-19, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli’s office announced Tuesday.
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“This funding will assist with stopping the spread of this virus to protect our most vulnerable and the staff who have been working tirelessly to keep them safe,” Fedeli was quoted in a release.
Waters Edge Care Community is receiving $384,200, bringing the total prevention and containment support since the start of the pandemic to $1,092,400.
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UpdatedWed, Dec 23, 2020 at 10:43 am PT
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“Nothing will come into effect for another four to five years. That’s not good enough. Residents need more care right now.”