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California’s COVID-19 pandemic has evolved tremendously since it began in March, but one thing that hasn’t changed is that residents of skilled nursing facilities remain particularly at risk of severe infection and death. Although COVID-19 cases in skilled nursing facilities account for only 3 percent of the state’s overall caseload, almost 20 percent of the state’s deaths have occurred among these vulnerable residents. This week’s COVID-19 update explores the impacts of the virus on nursing homes both statewide and in our area, featuring excerpts from an interview with Kristof Stremikis, director of market analysis for the California Health Care Foundation. We also provide an update on the new ICU nurses being hired by hospitals in Kern County and explain why health officials are taking time out of their COVID-19 messaging to urge the public to get their flu shots. Here’s a snapshot for Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare Counties (note that some numbers may have
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