COVID is making its way back into long-term care homes

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EVERETT — The coronavirus has made its way back into dozens of local long-term care homes as Snohomish County continues to surpass previous highs for COVID infections.

Countywide, more than 20 long-term care homes have COVID outbreaks, totaling more than 350 new cases since late October.

The rise in outbreaks is a result of increased transmission across the county, health officer Dr. Chris Spitters has said. With increased disease activity, workers and visitors at the sites are more likely to bring the virus. Once inside, it spreads quickly.

The largest outbreak is at Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood. As of Monday, 142 people, including residents and staff, have tested positive for COVID since Oct. 26, according to health district spokesperson Heather Thomas. Eleven people have been hospitalized for the virus and 10 have died during that period.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/covid-is-making-its-way-back-into-long-term-care-homes/

[Jirel]

1. It never stopped.

But as the case numbers are going up overall, it's hitting care homes more. I'm in rural Texas. We just had another facility go down as a hot spot, 100 cases, 24 of them staff, 7 dead.

[keithbvadu2]

2. Donald can brag that the old folks died for the Trump economy.

Donald can brag that the old folks died for the Trump economy.