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Pa. had an early plan to protect nursing home residents from the coronavirus, but never fully implemented it

Similar measures to those envisioned were later put in place, but only after widespread outbreaks were already underway.
By Aneri Pattani/Spotlight PA and Rebecca Moss/Spotlight PA

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Coronavirus on Smart Talk Friday: Former Gov. Ridge takes on protesters, how virus gained a foot hold in Pa’s nursing homes, and voting by mail

Coronavirus on Smart Talk Friday: Former Gov. Ridge takes on protesters, how virus gained a foot hold in Pa’s nursing homes, and voting by mail

By Scott LaMar/WITF

Long-term care workers demand more protection as Pa. reports first coronavirus cases at nursing homes

In a letter sent Monday, groups that represent the state’s nursing and long-term care centers asked Gov. Tom Wolf for $290 million in emergency funding.
By Cynthia Fernandez/Spotlight PA