๐ Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Geriatrics and Long-term Care: The ABCDs of COVID-19.
The pandemic of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has global impact unseen since the 1918 worldwide influenza epidemic. All aspects of life have changed dramatically for now. The group most susceptible to COVID-19 are older adults and those with chronic underlying chronic medical disorders. The population residing in long-term care facilities generally are those who are both old and suffering from multiple comorbidities. In this article we provide information, insights, and recommended approaches to COVID-19 in the long-term facility setting. Since the situation is fluid and changing rapidly, readers are encouraged to access the resources cited in this article frequently. This article is protected by copyright.
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