A critical week in the fight against COVID-19

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The House from CBC Radio

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This week on The House, infection control and prevention expert Dr. Michael Gardam dissects new data from the Ontario government and explains what he expects to see nationwide in the coming weeks. Then, Minister of Seniors Deb Schulte on what the federal government is doing to protect seniors from the virus; former federal health minister Jane Philpott on her return to the medical frontlines; and Anita Anand, minister of public services and procurement, on what the government is doing to address a shortage of medical supplies and equipment. Plus, Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart outlines the unprecedented step his city is taking to tackle two health emergencies — COVID-19 and the opioid overdose crisis.