AARP’s Report Card South Carolina’s progress has been slow but steady. However, South Carolina nursing homes still have the highest resident COVID-19 infection rates of any state. We have 6.3 infected residents out of every 100 from Jan. 18 to Feb. 14, according to a recent AARP report. Staffing shortages also continue to leave about 20%,
Drain the Swamp In the midst of a national shortage of N95 masks, Trump secretly granted an exception to its export ban on protective gear. The U.S. Strategic National Stockpile has not yet met its goal for N95 respirators. See U.S. Government Accountability Office report. The December report said 190 million N95 respirators were in
McKnight’s reported how effective the vaccine has been for nursing home residents. The rate of COVID deaths and reported cases have declined dramatically because of the vaccines. Prioritizing residents and staff was a great decision. “It’s really hard to put into words how well this vaccine works. There were very few side effects with these
The House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Republican politicians all voted against the bill. However, 76% of Americans, including 60% of Republicans, like the plan. Over half the money — 54 percent — goes toward households, not corporations. There is funding for extra unemployment insurance, tax cuts, and programs to make
McKnight’s reported that the CDC released vaccine safety data reported by healthcare providers during the first month of vaccinations (Dec. 14, 2020, through Jan. 13, 2021). The findings showed no strong correlation between COVID-19 and death among residents. Full findings are available here. Approximately 1 million residents reported as being vaccinated during that period. There were
Is it too soon to open everything up? According to the experts and science, it is too soon. However, our esteemed governor terminated COVID safety measures effective Monday, March 1, 2021. Restaurants may resume normal alcohol sales and events with 250 people will be allowed. Sounds kid of stupid to me. “Please hear me clearly,” Dr.