Labor shortages across the country are fueling a competition among long-term care facilities to retain and hire staff as they grapple with the delta variant.
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton breaks down why face masks are being recommended again and how they help decrease the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.Labor shortages across the country are fueling a competition among long-term care facilities to retain and hire staff as they grapple with theWith U.S. job openings hitting a record high of 9.
And Liistro said he expects to see some resignations due to the upcoming mandate that will require his staffers to either get vaccinated or be tested regularly. Liistro told ABC News that his staff continues to express concerns about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, despite nursing home cases and deaths plummeting after they were prioritized for the vaccine.
MORE: Long-term care advocates, worried about vulnerable residents, say plans for COVID-19 booster shots must start now
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