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For Most States, At Least A Third Of COVID-19 Deaths Are In Long-Term Care Facilities

By Vanessa Romo

Published May 9, 2020 at 5:41 PM CDT

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Vanessa Romo

Vanessa Romo is a reporter for NPR's News Desk.

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