Nursing Homes

Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Finalized by Biden Administration, Faces Industry Opposition

The Biden administration, through Vice President Kamala Harris, announced on Monday the finalization of the first-ever minimum staffing rule for nursing homes. The mandate requires...

STI Rates Soar Among Older Adults, Prompting Concern Among Health Experts

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise among older adults, with rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis more than doubling in the United States...

House Panel Subpoenas Andrew Cuomo Over COVID Nursing Home Policies

A Republican-led congressional panel has requested former Democrat New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to testify over his handling of nursing homes during the COVID pandemic.

Masks Reinstated to New York City Hospitals

Mask mandates will be enforced to enter the “patient areas” of New York City’s 11 public hospitals and all of the nursing homes and health clinics also run by the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation.

Swedish Elderly Citizens Denied Quality Care While Government Spends Millions on Illegal Immigrants

Elderly citizens of Sweden are denied quality care at nursing homes amid a migrant crisis.

Biden Admin Calls for New Vaccines to Avoid ‘Tripledemic’

The Biden administration is pushing vaccines for Covid-19, the flu, and RSV in order to avoid a "tripledemic."

Hong Kong Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions and Plans to Reopen Border With China

Since Beijing announced it is reopening China’s borders, Hong Kong announced that beginning on Dec. 29, most of the pandemic measures will be lifted but the mask mandate will remain in effect.

Virginia to Reimburse COVID Violation Fines

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) signs executive order on Tuesday directing state agencies to report COVID fines and suspensions.

Biden Touts Grocery Coupons for People Who Get Vaccinated Again

The White House amplified multiple grocery stores and pharmacy chains’ offers to provide $20 vouchers for Americans who get another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC Eases COVID Guidelines for Healthcare Workers, Nursing Homes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) loosened many COVID-related restrictions in healthcare and for nursing homes.

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