More than 2,200 coronavirus deaths in nursing homes, but federal government isn't tracking them

[mystery-ak]

More than 2,200 coronavirus deaths in nursing homes, but federal government isn't tracking them
The numbers are likely a significant undercount, given the limited access to testing and other constraints, state officials and public health experts say.

April 10, 2020, 3:07 PM CDT / Updated April 10, 2020, 5:33 PM CDT
By Suzy Khimm, Laura Strickler, Andrew Blankstein and Peter Georgiev

Nearly 2,500 long-term care facilities in 36 states are battling coronavirus cases, according to data gathered by NBC News from state agencies, an explosive increase of 522 percent compared to a federal tally just 10 days ago.

The total dwarfs the last federal estimate on March 30 — based on “informal outreach” to state health departments — that more than 400 nursing homes had at least one case of the virus.

The full scale of the virus’ impact is even greater than NBC News’ tally, as key states including Florida did not provide data, and nursing homes across the United States are still struggling for access to testing.

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/more-2-200-coronavirus-deaths-nursing-homes-federal-government-isn-n1181026

[Smokin Joe]

If all these states are under 'lockdown', and have been, then how are all these people getting sick?

[LadyLiberty]

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If all these states are under 'lockdown', and have been, then how are all these people getting sick?
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I have read that many of these facilities use part time help and those workers are employed by more than one facility. One state (can't remember if it was my state or another) has ordered employees at these facilities to work in only one location. Forces the nursing homes to hire full time to avoid cross-contamination.

[Smokin Joe]

[quote author=Smokin Joe link=topic=397999.msg2188335#msg2188335 date=15866485
If all these states are under 'lockdown', and have been, then how are all these people getting sick?


I have read that many of these facilities use part time help and those workers are employed by more than one facility. One state (can't remember if it was my state or another) has ordered employees at these facilities to work in only one location. Forces the nursing homes to hire full time to avoid cross-contamination.

But they'd have to provide health insurance, then! (sorta sarcasm).

Seems like someone somewhere hasn't been screening their employees, either that or there are people who are asymptomatic remaining undetected, and still shedding virii. 

[Formerly Once-Ler]

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