The Wolf administration today released data on the number of COVID-19
cases and deaths at long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania. The data
provides the number of cases, number of employee cases and number of
deaths that have occurred at each facility. For facilities with less
than five in any of these data points, the information is redacted.
“Our long-term care facilities are an integral part of Pennsylvania’s
health care system. People providing care in long-term care facilities
must endure these challenges of this difficult time while maintaining
continuity and services for people under their care,” said Department of
Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller. “We are committed to continuing
networks of support for these facilities so we can navigate and
overcome this challenge together.”
The Wolf administration has taken a three-pillar approach to protecting
the vulnerable residents living in nursing homes and other long-term
living settings:
• Ensuring resident safety through testing, education and resources;
• Preventing and mitigating outbreaks; and
• Working in partnership with state agencies, local health departments and long-term care facility operators.
The full press release with a link to long-term care facility data can
be accessed at
https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Health-Details.aspx?newsid=817
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