Efforts continue to support long-term care facilities
Quebec Premier Francois Legault continued Thursday to call for the mobilization of all those with health expertise to come and support the staff and residents of residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDS).
“With nine fewer hospitalizations in intensive care compared to Wednesday, the situation is under control in hospitals,” said Legault, adding that challenges remain in some CHSLDS and other living environments that accommodate seniors. “As of today, 55 of the 2,600 living environments are in a more delicate situation,” the premier said, adding that lack of personnel in CHSLDS remains the priority.
Following yesterday’s appeal by Legault, just over 2,000 doctors answered the call.
During his daily briefing the premier thanked them for their help and contribution.
“I know it’s not going to be easy to adjust everyone’s tasks. I know it’s not going to be perfect, that it’s going to take time to adjust as we go along, but we’re facing an exceptional situation. I’m asking everyone to put a little water in their wine. I am convinced that, with the goodwill of all Quebecers, we will be able to take care of our most vulnerable seniors,” Legault commented.
The premier also said that graduates in nursing and other health fields would be called upon to reinforce the network and volunteers would be deployed over the next few days.
Legault confirmed that the provincial
School Board posts a daily challenge giving members of the school community an opportunity to spend some virtual time together and get creative.
Wednesday’s challenge was school spirit day.
These Lennoxville Elementary Land Sharks were up for the challenge, and even recruited their dog Stella, who never says no to a run.