National Guard, Federal VA Infection Team assisting at NH Veterans Home in Tilton
COVID-19 outbreak claimed 27 lives at the home Share Updated: 6:49 PM EST Dec 10, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak claimed 27 lives at the home Share Updated: 6:49 PM EST Dec 10, 2020
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Show Transcript DISTRIBUTE THE VACCINE ACROSS THE STATE. MIKE: THE NATIONAL GUARD IN FEDERAL VETERANS ADMINISTRATION ARE HELPING TO FILL STAFFING SHORTAGES AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME IN TILTON. A DEADLY OUTBREAK THERE CLAIMED 27 LIVES AND INFECTED 87 RESIDENCE AT 81 STAFF MEMBERS. THE V.A. HAS SENT IN 17 MEDICAL PERSONNEL, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL INFECTION CONTROL TEAM. THERE IS A NATIONAL SHORTAGE OF CLINICAL STAFF ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THERE IS VIRTUALLY NOBODY IN THIS COUNTRY AS A MEDICAL PROVIDER, IS A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY WHO HAS EXTRA STAFF SITTING AROUND. EVERYBODY IS WORKING DOUBLE-SHIFTS RIGHT NOW. MI