Kitchener Today: ROW Paramedics’ WSIB claims rejected after being exposed to COVID-19

“Local paramedics say they are being left with no financial support after contracting COVID-19 on the job, after having their WSIB claims rejected.  WSIB’s argument is that the paramedics would not have gotten sick on the job if they were wearing proper PPE — but the paramedics’ union, CUPE Local 5191, argues PPE can only help minimize workplace spread.”

Article: ROW Paramedics’ WSIB claims rejected after being exposed to COVID-19
Author: Aastha Shetty
Date: January 21, 2021