Wyoming Nursing Homes Hit Hard by COVID-19
Wyoming ranks eighth nationwide for the highest reports of confirmed COVID-19 cases per 100 nursing home residents.
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AP Source: Biden to Require Vaccines for Nursing Home Staff
The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
AARP: COVID Deaths Down In Wyoming Nursing Homes
COVID-19 deaths have declined in Wyoming's nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
AARP Reports Wyoming Has Third-Highest Ratio of COVID-Related Deaths in Nursing Homes
Over the course of the four week period ending Nov. 15, 2020, residents of skilled nursing facilities made up 85% of all COVID-related deaths in Wyoming. For the entire year, nursing home residents have accounted for 71 deaths, or 58% percent of all COVID-related deaths, recorded in Wyoming.
Casper Mayor: Local COVID-19 Cases are Surging, Especially in Nursing Homes
The vote to rescind passed 5-4.
Another 1,700 Virus Deaths Reported in New York Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents have made up roughly one-fourth to one-fifth of the state’s official tally of fatalities.
Bill in Wyoming Legislature Tackles ‘Cold Showers for Grandma’
The measure cleared introduction in the state Senate on a 20-9 vote Wednesday.
Bill Designed to Help Wyoming’s In-Home Caregivers Advances
A Wyoming legislative committee has advanced a bill that could help patients avoid expensive nursing homes by giving their in-home caregivers some basic support.