Friday, July 23, 2021 - Delta Variant Sparks Concern For People In Nursing Homes

23/07/2021 9 min
Friday, July 23, 2021 - Delta Variant Sparks Concern For People In Nursing Homes

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Episode Synopsis

Advocates worry that a highly contagious strain of the coronavirus could cause staffing shortages and health risks for residents in nursing homes. Many want Congress to pass the Essential Caregivers Act to give people in long-term facilities better care during public health emergencies.