Plan to restart surgeries slowed by long-term care patients in N.S. hospital beds

CBC.ca Wednesday, 1 July 2020 ()
The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it's well on its way to restarting all services after the COVID-19 pandemic slowdown, but one of the biggest hurdles is beds occupied by patients waiting to move into long–term care homes.
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News video: Frailty ‘a risk factor for dying with coronavirus’

Frailty ‘a risk factor for dying with coronavirus’ 01:21

 Scientists have stressed frailty should be considered as big a risk factor for dying with the coronavirus as old age or having an underlying health condition. Being frail is generally defined as reduced strength, endurance or ability to function, leaving an individual dependent on others for care....