Preventing COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities —A Balancing Act

Since the initial cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were identified in the US, the unique vulnerability of older adults has been painfully demonstrated with several nursing home –associated outbreaks. The public health response, though entirely appropriate to halt transmission and save lives, requires draconian limits on movement and visitation.
Source: JAMA Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research