In Focus with Deb Shulte

Many senior groups have been affected by the Covid-19 virus. They are struggling to get workers to follow the COVID-19 guidelines. The government is trying to help these seniors’ homes with plans and support along the road.

In this episode of In Focus by U Multicultural, Mark Aaron interviews Canda’s Minister of Seniors Deb Schulte regarding the pandemic's impact on Senior groups in Winnipeg. The support they provide is direct financial support to senior couples, so people living in senior homes have money to care for themselves. If COVID-19 continues, they’re establishing a new $1 billion long-term self-care fund to help provinces and territories protect seniors in long-term care. It will support infections prevention, ventilation improvements and staffing

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