Trudeau announces funding for virtual health care, antibody research against COVID-19
OTTAWA, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an allotment of 240 million Canadian dollars (about 168 million U.S. dollars) on Sunday for moving mental health and primary care services online during the COVID-19 crisis.
During his press conference on Sunday, Trudeau said a new mental health platform will provide strategies for managing stress with specific help for those from marginalized communities.
The money will include funding for marginalized communities and virtual primary care for patients who may not need to see a doctor in person.