Letter Received from Ministry of Health, Government of Saskatchewan Re: Covid-19 Triaging People with Disabilities

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From: COVID-19, HE0
Sent: April 9, 2020 7:37 PM

Subject: RE: Form submission from: STOP the Discriminatory Triaging of People with Disabilities

Thank you for your email and for sharing your concerns. We have forwarded your email on to appropriate officials.

At this time, there are no plans in place to restrict testing or treatment due to a person’s age, race, physical or mental abilities. We appreciate your concerns and insight as they relate to vulnerable persons. Government is considering many actions and recommendations in our planning and response.

Public health officials continue to reassess the national and provincial public health risks, based on the best available evidence as the situation evolves. Any new measures and information will be updated at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.

For the most current information and updates regarding actions and measures taken by the Government of Canada, please visit www.canada.ca/covid-19.

Thanks again for your email.

COVID-19 Inquiries
Ministry of Health
Government of Saskatchewan
Regina, Canada S4S 6X6
COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca

 

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Rights and Advocacy