The third wave of COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities continues, as cases increased at twice the rate of the nation’s total cases. Deaths reached 97,190, and will likely surpass the 100,000 mark this Thanksgiving week. covidtracking.com/blog/nation-st… 
Each region reported their highest increase of long-term care cases in the past 4 months. The Midwest remains the epicenter of long-term care COVID-19 outbreaks.
Central to the Midwest’s surge is Illinois, which reported one of the highest numbers of new cases and deaths in the nation last week. The state was home to nearly 20% of the Midwest’s long-term care deaths and cases. covidtracking.com/data/state/ill…
3 facilities in Wyoming made up 50% of the state’s new long-term care cases over the past 3 weeks. The state’s health department says hospitalizations are at record levels and several hospitals are at capacity for ICU beds. covidtracking.com/data/state/wyo…
COVID-19 tore through Nebraska long-term care facilities as the state reported close to a 70% increase in new long-term care deaths since last week. covidtracking.com/data/state/neb…
Montana’s ongoing COVID-19 surge became apparent in long-term care facilities. Within 2 weeks, Montana reported a 45% increase in new long-term care cases and a 32% increase in deaths. covidtracking.com/data/state/mon…
More information about COVID-19 in long-term care facilities can be found at our Long-Term Care COVID Tracker.covidtracking.com/data/longtermc…
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