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COVID-19 made Canada the ultimate grim reaper among the nations of the Global North.

Why? Because 82% of our first-wave deaths were vulnerable elderly residents of long-term care facilities. And, yes, you do need to know more about this.

Reviewing the pandemic’s first 20 months, and delving into a cornucopia of eldercare issues.

Website

Music: Hiroki Tanaka

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COVID-19 made Canada the ultimate grim reaper among the nations of the Global North.

Why? Because 82% of our first-wave deaths were vulnerable elderly residents of long-term care facilities. And, yes, you do need to know more about this.

Reviewing the pandemic’s first 20 months, and delving into a cornucopia of eldercare issues.

Website

Music: Hiroki Tanaka