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Senior care facility takes precautions amid outbreaks of coronavirus


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Senior care facility takes precautions amid outbreaks of coronavirus

Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable groups to coronavirus. Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility in Hollister is doing its part to make sure patients are protected. "The seniors are our most vulnerable population," said Frankie Gallagher, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. "We want to make sure that we keep them as healthy as we possibly can." Sign up for our Newsletters That means doing what they... read more...



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