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The high death count in NY/NJ is probably related to the fact that in both states, the governors ordered that nursing homes not be permitted to refuse coronavir
by xamuel 6y ago
The high death count in NY/NJ is probably related to the fact that in both states, the governors ordered that nursing homes not be permitted to refuse coronavirus patients.
- kgwgk 6y agoMassachusetts and Connecticut are not far behind, for what it’s worth. I don’t know if the same factor applies.
- xamuel 6y agoThis site lists NY, NJ, Massachusetts and California as the four states to issue such orders: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/coronavirus-transfers-to-nursing-homes.html https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/coronavirus...
- kgwgk 6y agoInteresting, thanks. But apparently MA didn’t really do it, according to that article.