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Johanna Sutcliffe, a 43-year-old woman with an intellectual disability, died from a coronavirus infection at a LArche special care home in Nova Scotia. Her family questions the delay in seeking medical help, as her symptoms worsened from diarrhea to vomiting and extreme weakness. They advocate for clear rules on when special care homes must call doctors, especially for vulnerable individuals. Nova Scotia is reviewing LArche policies and the wider disability support program following the familys advocacy.

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