Trump Administration Announces New Requirements For Coronavirus Testing In Nursing Homes

WASHINGTON (KDKA) – There are estimates that four out of every ten coronavirus deaths are from nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
On Tuesday, President Trump issued a new requirement for nursing homes, mandating that they test staff on a regular basis.
Testing is now required to occur twice a week, weekly, or monthly depending on local factors such as an individual facility’s risk for COVID-19 transmission.
Nursing homes will also be required to test both residents and staf