‘Where the tragedy really lies’: The crisis in Canada’s long-term care homes
By Ryan Flanagan
"Even the little community transmission we've had has been able to get in and spread around and spread between homes," Dr. Samir Sinha said. "That's where the tragedy really lies for Canada." Sinha's explanation for how COVID-19 could be so destructive in long-term care homes while the rest of the country has avoided such a severe hit echoes that of many others who have closely studied the issue. He said Canada's senior-care sector has long struggled with underfunding and neglect, leading to consequences that include workers being employed at multiple homes and frequently moving between them, making it easier to spread a virus from one facility to another.