Wisconsin nursing homes see spike in COVID-19 cases as federal vaccine mandate for staff looms

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All staff should have been vaccinated by NOW!! --or go find work elsewhere!
and damn--why haven't the patients been vaccinated by now???

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By: Emilee Fannon Facebook | Twitter
Posted: Sep 13, 2021 4:08 PM CDT



MADISON Wis. (CBS 58) -- Nursing homes in Wisconsin are experiencing a spike in COVID-19 infections as the highly contagious delta variant continues to drive up cases and facilities prepare for a federal vaccine requirement for workers.

Wisconsin's nursing homes reported 55 residents tested positive for COVID-19 during the week of August 23rd to 29th, the highest weekly total since January, according to data tracked by the federal government.

While nursing home residents and staff were some of the first offered the vaccine in December, some industry leaders say a spike in new infections has largely been linked to breakthrough cases with residents experiencing mild symptoms.



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Currently, 62% of nursing home staff in Wisconsin are fully vaccinated, according to federal data. Meanwhile, 86% of residents are vaccinated.

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"If we get staff who are on the fence about getting vaccinated and they have other options in the health care industry, I'm afraid what that's going to do to the employment base in long-term care," said Sauer. ........................................

[bahboo]

1. my Mom's in a memory care facility in Middleton...

and they run a very tight ship. Can't imagine what these other places are thinking...