The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a Zoom call with health-care workers at a hospital in British Columbia as a way to mark Canada Day, thanking front-line staff for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a Zoom call with health-care workers at a hospital in British Columbia as a way to mark Canada Day, thanking staff for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. 7:08
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a Zoom call with health-care workers at a hospital in British Columbia as a way to mark Canada Day, thanking front-line staff for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
William and Kate were joined by six staff members at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, B.C. They spoke with the employees about their new work realities and how they’ve been keeping on top of their mental health in recent months.
Kensington Palace released a seven-minute video of the call Wednesday.
“We’ve been really, really fortunate. We’ve had tremendous leadership,” said Dr. Gregory Haljan, the head of critical care at the hospital. He noted the novel coronavirus arrived in B.C. in January, earlier than other Canadian provinces, and that the province has managed to flatten its infection curve for now.
“With a lot of great planning, a lot of great leadership and a