Medical staff not at fault at CHSLD Herron last March: report The inquiry pins the blame for the mistreatment of the residents, more than 30 of whom had died within a matter of weeks, on the management of the privately-run nursing home.
Author of the article: Aaron Derfel • Montreal Gazette
Publishing date: Mar 16, 2021 • March 16, 2021 • 5 minute read • “The investigation into the quality of medical services and nursing care at CHSLD Herron … did not show evidence of apparent shortcomings on the part of the members of the orders regarding their professional responsibilities or skills,” a joint inquiry has determined. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette
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The premier also announced that students in Grades 9, 10 and 11 in orange zones will be back in classrooms full time, as of March 22.
Legault said a close look at the statistics indicates that cases did go up slightly during the March school break, a rise that was offset by the effects of vaccinations, he said.
He said within weeks, Quebec expects the majority of infections will be the U.K. variant, which is more transmissible. That means there’s a risk of a “third wave,” Legault added.
The Quebec government also announced a change in its vaccination strategy.
“People with a physical disability, an intellectual disability or an autism spectrum disorder and living in ressources intermédiaires et de type familial may be vaccinated as a priority,” the government said in a press release. “The same goes for people with severe disabilities, who will (be vaccinated) at home.”
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