The state attorney general, Letitia James, said the Cuomo administration likely omitted thousands of Covid-19 deaths of nursing home residents. Source: New York Times
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As Vaccine Arrives at a Nursing Home: 'I Hope Everybody Takes It'
At a Staten Island facility that was hit hard by the coronavirus, residents and staff members lined up to get a dose of the Covid vaccine. Here’s how the day went. Source: New York Times
In New Jersey, Smokers Can Get Covid Vaccine
New Jersey is one of only two states that has included smoking among the high-risk medical conditions that make people eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine. Source: New York Times
New York Vaccine Supply Running Low, Officials Say
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city would run out of doses by next week. Source: New York Times
Now That Grandma Has Been Vaccinated, May I Visit Her?
The start of a mass coronavirus vaccination campaign at U.S. nursing homes has brought hope to many families. But it may be a while before restrictions loosen. Here are answers to common questions. Source: New York Times
CDC Panel Says Frontline Workers and People Over 74 Should Get Vaccine Next
The recommendation was a compromise aimed at getting the coronavirus vaccine to the most vulnerable of two high-risk groups. Source: New York Times
The Next Covid Vaccine Challenge: Reassuring Older Americans
The two leading coronavirus vaccines seemed to work well in elderly trial volunteers. “I just can’t understand why people are afraid,” one 95-year-old said. Source: New York Times
Small Gatherings Spread the Virus, but Are They Causing the Surge?
Yes, the coronavirus can be transmitted over cocktails and dinners. But these get-togethers may not account for the huge rise in cases. Source: New York Times
A Viral Theory Cited by Health Officials Draws Fire From Scientists
A manifesto urging reliance on “herd immunity” without lockdowns was warmly received by administration officials. But the strategy cannot stem the pandemic, many experts say. Source: New York Times
Covid 'Testing Hell': Devices Given to Nursing Homes Bring New Problems
The federal government sent free rapid-test machines to 14,000 facilities. But they have come with unexpected costs, cumbersome reporting rules and questions about accuracy. Source: New York Times
Blame Spreads for Nursing Home Deaths Even as N.Y. Contains Virus
With more than 6,000 nursing home residents dying of the coronavirus, a fight over whether relatives should be allowed to sue has erupted in Albany. Source: New York Times
Does Cuomo Share Blame for 6,200 Virus Deaths in N.Y. Nursing Homes?
A state directive sent thousands of Covid-19 patients into nursing homes, but the Cuomo administration has given other reasons for the virus’s spread. Source: New York Times
When Their Mother Died at a Nursing Home, 2 Detectives Wanted Answers
The sisters were used to getting information. But the Isabella Geriatric Center was secretive about the virus outbreak from the beginning. Source: New York Times