COVID-19 Pandemic

Health Experts Deeply Concerned About Coronavirus Risk at US Eldercare Facilities

March 10, 2020 08:14 AM
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Coronavirus is most dangerous to the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Since the first fatalities in the US originated from a nursing facility in the state of Washington, there is deep concern among health experts, patients and their families that eldercare facilities are especially vulnerable.  VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.

 

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