Of the 24 deaths in the state, 19 have been tied to a single nursing home, Life Care Center of Kirkland. But the state officials said they are now working with 10 nursing facilities where residents or workers have been tested positive. Washington governor Jay Inslee announced new nursing-home rules that would limit visitors and subject health care workers to screening. Similarly, in Kentucky, governor Andy Beshear said state-run nursing homes will severely restrict visitors, with private operators strongly urged to follow suit. Officials would not say how many National Guard members would be involved, and there was no immediate sign of any troops on the streets.

Source: The Standard March 11, 2020 04:33 UTC