Is this enough?: 32,000 tests performed to protect nearly 152,000 vulnerable residents
State records show there are 151,724 people living at 4,480 licensed long-term care facilities. According to the Florida Health Care Association, the long-term care facilities support 287,298 jobs. The state’s approach to testing at long-term care facilities, he said, is considered a “representative sample." DeSantis has now ordered long-term care facility employees to visit testing sites for bi-weekly coronavirus tests. With the reopening of some non-essential businesses on Monday, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said he is going to be working with DeSantis to improve efforts at long-term care facilities.
Tracking coronavirus cases: Sterling Aventura
AVENTURA, Fla. – The coronavirus pandemic is impacting Sterling Aventura, an assisted living facility in Miami-Dade County. According to Solvere Living, the operator of the living facility at 2777 NE 183rd St., two residents were hospitalized. Here is the statement released March 27th:Dean Goldman, President of Goldman & Associates Public Relations:The health and safety of our residents and team members are our highest priority. We take the situation with utmost seriousness and are working closely with the local and state agencies and the Solvere COVID-19 Task Force composed of experts with our organization. The well-being of our residents and team members is our absolute top priority.