10K COVID-19 deaths in U.S. nursing homes, care workers need support

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Nursing homes in the United States have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak, with media surveys counting more than ten thousand deaths. Many of these facilities say they don’t have enough protective clothing for staff and they need more support from the state and federal governments. Some families have begun moving relatives out of long term care facilities but say they’ve struggled to find good advice on keeping loved ones safe. Here is the full story.