What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?

When we asked expats and global nomads in Canada about their experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system, they replied...

"On going diabetes, HP, arthritis and three trips to very satisfyingly equipped emergency rooms," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Salt Spring Island, Canada.

"The pandemic has had a significant impact on the Canadian healthcare system. Many healthcare providers have had to adjust their practices to accommodate the new safety protocols and guidelines. In addition, the demand for healthcare services has increased significantly, leading to longer wait times and delays in care. Despite these challenges, healthcare providers have worked hard to ensure that Canadians have access to the care they need. Telehealth services have become increasingly popular, allowing patients to access care from the comfort of their own homes. In addition, many healthcare providers have implemented virtual care options, such as video visits, to help reduce the spread of the virus," commented one expat who made the move to Canada.

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What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.