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Member Update:
COVID-19 Situation- February 16th
Dear ,

Last year, in honour of the Year of the Nurse, we joined our nursing partners RNAO and ONA to launch the Nursing Now Ontario Awards to celebrate the amazing contributions that all nurses make to our health system.

Recognizing the tremendous challenges nurses have faced this past year, we want to be sure to showcase nursing excellence. Help us recognize a
n outstanding
RPN, RN, or NP who is committed to delivering exceptional care by nominating them a Nursing Now Ontario Award. The nomination process is quick and easy! Deadline for nominations is THIS Friday February 19, 2021. Nominate a nurse today! To learn more and submit a nomination Click here

Key Provincial Updates and Resources for Health Professionals
Today, the Government of Ontario announced it is providing up to $118,500 to develop specialized COVID-19 resources to better protect the health and safety of temporary foreign workers and others employed in the agri-food sector.

Last friday, the government announced plans to transition 27 more of Ontario’s public health units (PHUs) back to the revised COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open, effective today, February 16 at 12:01 a.m

Ontario also provided an update on its deployment of rapid tests to essential workplaces and sectors. These tests are being used in First Nations communities, as well as in congregate settings, including long-term care and retirement homes. Rapid tests are also being used in essential workplaces including manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, mining, construction, and food processing.

For more information, we encourage you to visit the Ministry of Health and Public Health Ontario website.

Key Federal Updates
The statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 15, 2021 is available here

For more information, we encourage you to visit the Government of Canada website.

Daily Reports
As of 10:30AM today, Ontario reported 287,736 confirmed cases (increase of 904), 269,413 resolved cases, 6,719 deaths.

The Ministry is also reporting that 742 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, 292 are in ICU and 201 are vented.
To view these additional details: click here

Click Here to read the latest Ministry of Health Daily Report

World Health Organization Situation Reports are also available here

In the News
For an interactive map tracking all cases across Canada and internationally, click here
Below are some key stories from today that may be of interest to our members
Urgent Jobs During COVID-19
RPNs seeking opportunities to support COVID efforts can find postings on the following sites:

We will continue to monitor this situation and keep you updated as more information becomes available. Thank you for the important work that you're doing and the sacrifices you're making to keep Ontarians safe. We appreciate everything that you're doing each and every day.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tiff Blair at tblair@werpn.com

Sincerely,

WeRPN Team


 
 
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