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The province’s announcement in an updated directive that long-term care facilities can now safely resume activities such as communal dining and indoor events and gatherings is being applauded locally.
Gizanne Lafrance-Allaire, the St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre executive director, said on Wednesday the new directive brings hope to many that some normality is close at hand.
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“Anytime we lift restrictions in LTC homes in a safe and co-ordinated manner, it brings hope to our residents and family members,” Lafrance-Allaire said. “Having experienced months of isolation, our residents did what they were asked to do and they consented to be vaccinated – they now deserve relief.
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The province’s announcement in an updated directive that long-term care facilities can now safely resume activities such as communal dining and indoor events and gatherings is being applauded locally.
Gizanne Lafrance-Allaire, the St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre executive director, said on Wednesday the new directive brings hope to many that some normality is close at hand.
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“Anytime we lift restrictions in LTC homes in a safe and co-ordinated manner, it brings hope to our residents and family members,” Lafrance-Allaire said. “Having experienced months of isolation, our residents did what they were asked to do and they consented to be vaccinated – they now deserve relief.
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The Eastern Ontario Health Unit disclosed 32 additional COVID-19 cases, and two new fatalities Friday afternoon, as the number of active cases in the region took a tumble.
Of the new cases, seven are in Cornwall, one in South Glengarry, two in South Stormont, one in North Stormont, two in North Dundas, four in Russell, four in Casselman, one in The Nation, two in Champlain, one in Alfred & Plantagenet, and six in Clarence-Rockland. The running total of COVID-19 cases within the EOHU is now at 4,256.
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The early Monday afternoon update of local COVID-19 numbers pushed the region to totals that few would ever have expected, when the pandemic was declared over a year ago.
Between the last update Friday afternoon and Monday’s total, 109 cases were added, with the active caseload total currently at 510. The cumulative number of cases is now at 4,103, with 3,500 cases listed as resolved.
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The death toll increased by one, someone based in Cornwall, and stands at 93. There are 33 patients in hospital, with 10 in ICU.
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