News outlets across the state have been covering how long term care providers are protecting residents from the introduction of the coronavirus into their facilities. Communicare’s Fred Stratmann spoke with WRC-TV, the NBC affiliate in Washington DC. In addition, Stephanie Landes with Friendship spoke with WXFR, the Fox affiliate in Roanoke.

Watch the videos:

• Nursing Homes Revoking Visitation Rights Amid Coronavirus Outbreak (nbcwashington.com, March 10, 2020)
• Local nursing homes take precautions ahead of coronavirus (wfxrtv.com, March 11, 2020)

If you receive media inquiries about COVID-19, you can reach out to Amy Hewett for assistance. AHCA/NCAl has also prepared the following:

• For facilities that have been impacted by coronavirus, download a template statement and talking points. 

• Facilities not impacted can also download a template statement and talking points​.​