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At Least 1 In 5 Texas COVID-19 Deaths Linked To Nursing Home Residents, Staff

Kim Johnson

More than 40% of Texas' and 30% of U.S. coronavirus-related deaths have been residents or staff members at long-term elder care facilities. COVID-19 preys…