PA Recorded 13,411 LTC Deaths

By Walter F. Roche Jr.

The Covid-19 death toll among residents in Pennsylvania long term care facilities has hit 13,411, according to data compiled by the state Health Department.
The agency said Thursday the deaths at nursing home and personal care facilities were among 72,242 residents at those facilities who were sickened by the coronavirus.
The state health agency also reported 15,624 employees of licensed nursing homes and personal care homes were diagnosed with Covid-19.
Other records from the agency show some 20 nursing homes reported 50 or more Covid-19 deaths since the pandemic began well over a year ago.
The most deaths, 103, were reported at the Neshaminy Manor in Bucks County. Two facilities, the Gardens at West Shore and Rosewood Gardens in Broomall each reported 50 deaths.
Others with more than 50 deaths include Conestoga View in Lancaster at 81, Fair Acres in Lima-97, Cedarbrook in Allentown-83 and Cambria Care Center with 84.
Still other facilities with more than 50 coronavirus deaths include Berks Heim in Berks County with 68, Allied Services in Allentown-65, Centre Crest in Bellefonte-74, Manor Care in Sinking Springs-60, Cedar Haven of Lebanon-68 and Brighton Rehabilitation of Beaver 77. The state health agency also reported 15,624 employees of licensed nursing homes and personal care homes were diagnosed with Covid-19.
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