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Long-term care facilities prepare for potential COVID-19 vaccine A potential vaccine for COVID-19 is a sign of hope for many, including long term care facilities. and last updated 2020-12-14 21:56:13-05 TAMPA, Fla. — A potential vaccine for COVID-19 is a sign of hope for many, including long term care facilities. Federal and state leaders have emphasized frontline healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents should be prioritized once a vaccine is available. Right now, they’re preparing for when doses may be headed to them. “It’s the best tool to be able to ke...

She’ll roll up her sleeve. “I am going to get the vaccine myself. They can take as many pictures as they want,” she said. “I will be the equivalent of the queen’s taster.” Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, knows that one of the things mostly likely to convince people to take a new vaccine is seeing someone they know and respect get it. “I want to be an influencer,” said Katzmann, who is 64 and has high blood pressure, a risk factor for more severe COVID-19. “I want to encourage people to do it.” Richard Feifer, executive vice p...