The Canadian Forces say five members working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic have tested positive for the illness.
The military says nearly 1,700 members of the Forces are working in nursing homes where regular staff have been overwhelmed by COVID-19, in some cases becoming sick themselves.
Canadian Forces members are now working in 25 long-term care homes in Quebec and in five in Ontario. Most are in support roles: cleaning, serving food and assisting with residents' basic needs. The military says all have been equipped with personal protective equipment and training in how to use it. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that the risk of infection was something the military knew about going in.
"At the same time, we need to make sure that we are doing everything we can to protect them, so we will look at the protocols in place and see if and how they can be strengthened, as well as ensuring that cases of COVID-19 don't spread through the Canadian Armed Forces and others who are serving their country."
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