White House scrambles on nursing homes as COVID-19 surges

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his administration will provide another $5 billion to help nursing homes battle COVID-19. The White House fears a grim wave of nursing home deaths as cases rebound across the South and West. Trump’s announcement follows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s recent unveiling of a family caregiver plan that aims to greatly expand alternatives to institutional care for frail older adults. Both men are competing for seniors&rsqu