The province has come through with additional funding for Princess Court in Dryden.
The long-term care home is receiving an additional $115,300 to deal with COVID-19.
The government has provided $410,100 of relief since the start of the pandemic.
The money can be used for:
-An immediate 24/7 health checkpoint to confirm staff and essential caregivers entering the building are properly screened for COVID-19 symptoms and potential exposure, and to continue screening residents on an ongoing basis to support early detection and containment of any new infections;
-Additional prevention and containment activities, such as hiring new staff to carry-out the added workload for essential services and/or to replace workers who are sick or in isolation;
-Cleaning, equipment, and operating supplies beyond typical levels for the home; and
-Implementing infection control measures based on clinical evidence, advice from a physician or other regulated health practitioners with expertise in infection control.
Birchwood Terrace in Kenora is receiving an extra $167,200, bringing the total prevention and containment support since the start of the pandemic to $643,200.
Pinecrest in Kenora is welcoming $200,700 (total allocation now $592,100).
Rainycrest in Fort Frances is getting $54,800 (total allocation now $504,400).
Northern Development Minister Greg Rickford says “Our frontline long-term care workers in Kenora-Rainy River have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety, security and health of our loved ones. This increased funding will support additional health and safety measures to ensure long-term care homes in our communities have the best possible protection from the spread of COVID-19.”
