Our collective action as Ontarians now will determine whether the current Covid-19 crisis is a wave or a tsunami.
That from Premier Doug Ford today who announced over $52.5 million for recruiting, retaining and supporting over 3,700 more frontline healthcare workers and caregivers.
$26.3 million will also go to support personal support workers (PSWs) and supportive care workers
Ford says today’s 700 new Covid-19 cases is deeply concerning.
“Please follow the health guidance, please download the Covid Alert App, please get your flu shot critical this year,” said Ford. “It’s absolutely critical.”
Ford says the second wave has the potential to be worse than the first one.
The Province is keeping a close eye on the rate of hospitalizations.
If they have to put a region back into Stage 2, health officials say they will.
Now, more than ever, we need everyone to download the COVID Alert app so you can be notified if you may have been exposed to the virus.
COVID Alert is:
✅Free
✅Easy to use
✅Safe and privateAndroid:https://t.co/emVC3hTJkc pic.twitter.com/82uKOa3K9h
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) September 28, 2020
To watch the Province’s full September 28th address, see below.
https://www.facebook.com/FordNationDougFord/videos/340692610378317
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