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Universal coronavirus testing at Pennsylvania nursing homes? Some say it’s ‘an idea without a plan.’

Pennsylvania officials this week touted a push to test more nursing home residents and staff, but operators say the state has offered not help and that nothing has changed other than expectations from the public and staff.

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Rachel Levine advocated for a surge in COVID-19 testing at nursing homes this week, but operators say her department has offered no guidance or help when asked.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Rachel Levine advocated for a surge in COVID-19 testing at nursing homes this week, but operators say her department has offered no guidance or help when asked.Read moreCommonwealth Media Services
    by Harold Brubaker
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