COVID-19 hospitalizations in Niagara Region, the area’s top network made a plea on Tuesday for more respect from visitors and patients after saying workers have been subjected to rude conduct over the past week.A statement issued by Niagara Health suggests staff and physicians have experienced an increased number of “disrespectful behaviours” as teams manage COVID-19 activity and eight outbreaks at its Niagara Falls, St.
Catharines and Welland sites. Ontario COVID update — 1,662 people in hospital with the virus, 203 in intensive care “People are exhausted and discouraged, and this includes our staff and physicians who continue to provide care for those in need,” the network said in its release.“With these latest pressures on the healthcare system, including in our emergency departments, now more than ever, our staff and physicians need our community’s support and kindness and to work in an environment where they are safe and respected.”1/4 There are currently 90 inpatients at Niagara Health who have tested positive for COVID-19 in our care, including five in our ICU.