State Policy Actions to Support Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 Response
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As COVID-19 emerged and spread in the U.S., people working and residing in long-term care facilities have experienced a significant burden of COVID-19 cases and deaths. As of Oct. 8, deaths associated with these facilities account for 40% of total COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. Health officials have taken measures to improve their funding and capacity.