Coronavirus

Take Action: Oppose Immunity for Nursing Homes

Take Action: Oppose Immunity for Nursing Homes

Nursing homes provide an essential service in America; they offer necessary care for the elders in our communities, skilled nursing for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as many other important care and nursing services that most elderly Americans cannot live without. However, just because they are necessary, does not mean they are without

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COVID-related Strikes Threatens Dozens of Senior Living Communities

COVID-related Strikes Threatens Dozens of Senior Living Communities

COVID-Related Strikes Threatens A possible strike by teamsters over a company’s coronavirus security protocols could affect dozens of Senior Living communities in Arizona. More than 200 warehouse employees and US Foods deliverers who are members of Teamsters Local 104 in Phoenix have voted “crushingly” for what they claim is the non-adherence of US Food to

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More than 51% of COVID-19 deaths in California are from eldercare facilities

More than 51% of COVID-19 Deaths in California are from Eldercare Facilities

The California Department of Social Services released information about cases and deaths at eldercare facilities. The data reveals that at least 41% of all known COVID-19 deaths (as of April) in California occurred among residents and staff of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Since then, the number of nursing home deaths jumped 51% in

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Bollywood Actor Owns East Bay Nursing Home Under Criminal Investigation Related to COVID-19 Deaths.

Bollywood Actor Owns East Bay Nursing Home Under Criminal Investigation Related to COVID-19 Deaths.

The Alameda County District Attorney’s office has initiated a criminal investigation into a Hayward nursing home where a growing number of patients, 13 as of Wednesday, April 15, have died from COVID-19. District Attorney Nancy O’Malley said her office has been investigating the Gateway Rehabilitation and Care Center, where 67 people have contracted the virus

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