43 percent of U.S. COVID-19 deaths have occurred in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

43 percent of U.S. COVID-19 deaths have occurred in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Nursing homes are residential facilities for those needing 24/7 on-site medical supervision; assisted living facilities are for those not needing 24/7 medical supervision. The share of deaths occurring in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is highest in New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Minnesota, using the latest data as of June 19, 2020. (Source: G. Girvan & A. Roy / FREOPP; Graphic: A. Roy / FREOPP; click here to enlarge)

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