Trump Administration Issues COVID-19 Guidelines For Nursing Homes

The video discusses the guidelines for reopening nursing homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for 28 days without new cases, regular testing of residents and staff, and visitor precautions. It highlights the severe impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes, with a significant portion of US deaths occurring in these facilities. The guidelines, part of the 'Opening Up America Again' plan, are advisory, leaving states and local governments to make final decisions. Critics argue this approach places undue responsibility on local authorities.

What is one of the key requirements for facilities to reopen according to the guidelines?

• Having 14 days without a new COVID-19 case

• Testing all residents and staff for the virus

• Allowing visitors without screening

• Discontinuing weekly staff testing

Which group has been significantly affected by COVID-19 according to the transcript?

• Retail employees

• Nursing home residents and workers

• Healthcare workers

• School children

Approximately what fraction of US COVID-19 deaths have been linked to nursing homes?

• One quarter

• One third

• Two thirds

• One half

What is the nature of the guidelines released by the Trump administration?

• Advisory and not mandatory

• Enforced by federal law

• Mandatory for all states

• Only applicable to urban areas

Who is responsible for making decisions based on the guidelines?

• States and local governments

• Local businesses

• International organizations

• The federal government