Test Results JAMA Internal Medicine published a research letter showing that nursing homes fail to provide quick effective tests for COVID. The vast majority of test result turnaround times at nursing homes take substantially longer than the 24 hours recommended. This includes residents and staff. The 24 hour period is needed for effective infection control. The
Yesterday more than 154,000 new covid cases were reported. A record 66,000 people hospitalized. More than 10.5 million Americans have been infected with the coronavirus. At least 250,000 have died. Can we expect a safe Holidays? DHEC reports 1,243 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 8 new deaths in the Palmetto State. This makes the
The Associated Press reported that the number of coronavirus infections among nursing home residents has surged. In fact, in 20 of the hardest-hit states has increased by 400 percent since May. The 20 states analyzed in the study are those with the highest COVID-19 hospitalizations: Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana,
The world surpassed 50 million total cases. The United States reported its 10 millionth coronavirus case on Sunday. Cases soared to shattering records. The U.S. recorded 126,742 cases Saturday alone. The third day in a row the total exceeded 120,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins. The United States accounts for about one-fifth of all
Neglect ABC11 reported on one family’s fight for justice. The family lost their mother. Palestine Howze died in a North Carolina nursing home in April. The family said the COVID-19 pandemic affected the care their mom got. She was neglected. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Howze wasn’t able to visit during the months leading up to
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