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 an 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 isTHIS 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.
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
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
WeRPN 5025 Orbitor Drive Building 5, Suite 200 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Y5