Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) is calling for a public inquiry into the COVID-19 outbreak that’s devastated Parkside Extendicare in Regina.In an update Tuesday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said that as of 4 p.m.
Monday, there had been 36 deaths and while there were no active cases among residents, there were 17 among staff members.SUN president Tracy Zambory said the organization is drafting a letter to Premier Scott Moe, asking for a formal investigation.She said members who stepped up to curb the caseload at the private nursing home reported infection-control issues.“We’re certainly going to start the conversation because it needs to be started,” Zambory said.