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HARRISBURG The state Department of Health has made many efforts in mitigating the spread of the virus and to protect staff and residents of long-term care facilities during the ongoing pandemic, including direct assistance during outbreaks, education and resources for vaccinations as well as personal protective equipment.
“We knew early on that this group (seniors) was going to be particularly vulnerable so we took immediate steps to protect them,” said DOH Executive Deputy Secretary, Keara Klinepeter. “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many Pennsylvanians, but the most significantly affected have been our vulnerable seniors and other individuals in long-term care facilities.”