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Maria Cantwell: “In the State of Washington, nearly half of the reported deaths have been in long-term care facilities.”

On the recordMarch 16, 2021
In the State of Washington, nearly half of the reported deaths have been in long-term care facilities.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell highlights the severe impact of COVID-19 on long-term care facilities in Washington.

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