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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1998-12-02, Page 15Le know Sentinel, WeO eselay, Deeembe 2, 19 — lunge, 15 .Hepatitis C is a-biocid-borne virus that can have devastating effects on some of its victims; leaving them unable to work, to pay their mortgages or to provide food for 1 their families. This is the tragic I human toll of hepatitis C, That's why, in the spring of 1998, Ontario . Premier Mike Harris declared his 'government's intention: to provide ,financial assistance for individuals wh o contracted hepatitis, C as a result of receiving blood or blood products in Ontario. M . is the government's position that -these victims, through no fault of their own, have;suffered, and are continuing to :. suffer.. The, time for action is now. To that end, the Ontario government is beginning the'process of delivering fair and equitable treatment for these people. The'first'step in this confidential process to identify all potential victims who may have contracted hepatitis C as a result of receiving blood products- in:... Ontario before 1986 and after June 30,. 1990. This would includes •,All Ontario residents who know or suspect that they have hepatitis-C as a result of receiving blood. products in Ontario., Ali former Ontario residents who know or suspect that they have hepatitis C as a result of receiving blood products in Ontario, • All people who know or suspect that they have hepatitis C due to contact with a spouse, partner or parent whose hepatitis C was the result of receiving blood products In Ontario; 1 This would not include: • Those who contracted hepatitis C between January I, 1986 and June 30, 1990 as they fall within the umbrella of federal -provincial assistance being negotiated within class actions. If you belong to any of the included groups, call one'of the numbers listed below to receive an information .package containing more details; The Ontario government is beginningthis process because ., we believe that, for victims of hepatitis C', waiting supply prolongs the suffering. Please call so that together we can' help you' get on with your life In Toronto (4 W Ontario