There are increased calls for a public inquiry into how the novel coronavirus outbreak was handled at Northwood Manor in Halifax after damning reports out of Ontario and Quebec.
According to military documents, military personnel sent to nursing homes in Ontario say they have witnessed “disturbing conditions,” including “blatant disregard” for infection control measures and mistreatment of residents.
Jason MacLean, the president of the Nova Scotia General Employees Union (NSGEU), believes similar reports would come out of Northwood if the military was there. “Don’t forget, three weeks ago you got that report from NSGEU, our members told you what was going on and our members reported to Nova Scotians that people were at risk in that