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William Gardner1, David States2, Nicholas Bagley3
1Professor, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Ottawa , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract:
The elderly in long-term care (LTC) and their caregiving staff are at elevated risk from COVID-19. Outbreaks in LTC facilities can threaten the health care system. COVID-19 suppression should focus on testing and infection control at LTC facilities. Policies should also be developed to ensure that LTC facilities remain adequately staffed and that infection control protocols are closely followed. Family will not be able to visit LTC facilities, increasing isolation and vulnerability to abuse and neglect. To protect residents and staff, supervision of LTC facilities should remain a priority during the pandemic.
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