The coronavirus and the risks to the elderly in long-term care.

William Gardner; David States; Nicholas Bagley

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The coronavirus and the risks to the elderly in long-term care.

May 6, 2020

Gardner W, States D, Bagley N. J Aging Soc Policy. 2020;32(4-5):310-315.

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Older adults are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. This article discusses challenges faced by long-term care facilities in caring for patients during the pandemic and steps facilities can take to protect their residents.

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