Thoughts. First.. the most vulnerable populations =most devastated. 2. Nursing homes and other congregated settings (ID, homeless, direct provision) are risk populations. 3. Recognition of expertise in these areas and the opportunity and transmission of virus.

These are the factors in rapid transmission. Staff in NH are experts in Gerontological care and compenent in infection control. But COVID is an unprecedented pandemic. Older people in NH will be kept as safe as possible and many tested + will be cared for with

Comittment & compassions. But staff need basics...staff who KNOW how to work in Gerontological care & PPE. Older people and staff caring for them matter