Program raises over $1 million to help nursing homes during pandemic

REPOSTED FROM WNEP.COM

DALLAS, Pa. — Nursing homes have been of particular concern during the pandemic. At the start of the outbreak, a program was started to help health care workers and residents in long-term facilities.

State leaders said more than 800,000 pieces of personal protective equipment like gowns, masks, and hand sanitizers were given out to nursing homes through the NEPA Nursing Home SOS Program.

More than 800,000 pieces of personal protective equipment like gowns, masks and hand sanitizers were given out to long-term care facilities.

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