The Ensign Group returned another $23 million in federal coronavirus relief funding after achieving another “record quarter.” In August, the operator announced it had returned about $109 million in relief funds. The move comes as Ensign touted record earnings for the third quarter in a row. Port explained that operations have continued to see an increase
South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson (R) announced that he tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement came hours after he spoke on the House floor. Wilson said in a statement: “I will be taking all necessary precautions, as directed by the House Physician, including quarantining through the Christmas holiday. Thankfully I feel fine and do not have any
Herd Immunity Herd immunity is a concept to control Covid-19 by deliberately exposing less vulnerable populations. A top Trump appointee repeatedly urged top health officials to adopt a “herd immunity” approach to Covid-19. This approach allows virus spread among the community to infect millions of Americans. Tens of thousands would needlessly die. Is this what Trump
Legal Immunity Mitch McConnell have delayed any relief to Americans for months. He demanded legal immunity for corporations who were negligent or reckless with employees and customers. Tying unconstitutional tort “reform” to relief for small businesses affected by the coronavirus is ridiculous and unnecessary. A blanket immunity for everyone punishes the businesses who spent the
The Trump Administration reverses course and refuses to provide vaccines to nursing home industry until after Christmas. The Administration is telling groups that are giving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to wait until the New Year to inoculate caregivers and residents. CBS News reports Trump’s reversal contradicts a CDC recommendation that they be among the first
New Jersey New Jersey learned a valuable lesson from the tragic coronavirus pandemic. Starting February 1, 2021, New Jersey nursing homes will have safer staffing levels. Nursing homes must have one certified nursing assistant (CNA) per eight residents during day shifts, one direct caregiver for every 10 residents during the evenings, and one for every