Quebec calls for military aid in long-term care homes
Quebec Premier Francois Legault has requested the help of the Canadian military to make up for the labour shortfall in CHSLDS in the province.
While just a day ago the premier seemed optimistic, he explained that of more that 2,000 doctors and health workers who volunteered, only around 350 were willing to commit to working full-time for two weeks.
A small number of military personnel with medical training had already been deployed to Quebec long-term care facilities. Yesterday Legault asked for additional 1,000 Canadian Armed Forces members, even those without medical training, to help with general tasks in the homes.
While the situation in some CHSLDS is still critical, Legault said the situation is stable across the province, especially outside Montreal and Laval.
The municipalities of Windsor, Val-joli and St-françois-xavier-debrompton joined forces with the Windsor Regional Fire Authority and Ambulance Services yesterday for a parade to show their appreciation for health care workers.
The parade, which took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. started at the Windsor fire station and drove through the city with lights and sirens on to symbolically mark the public’s support and recognition of those who work in the health care system.
Fire trucks, emergency vehicles, ambulances and municipal vehicles were all present for the event. Employees as well as members of the municipal council also took part in the activity.
“The staff members of the various health resources are on the front line and spare no effort to offer a service to the population and we want to show them our support,” Explained Windsor Mayor Sylvie Bureau.
The current pandemic brings its own set of changes and constraints, a challenge that everyone is taking up collectively on a daily basis. But health services, particularly seniors’ residences, are tirelessly invested in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 and the importance of their work deserves to be recognized.