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State mulls more COVID-19 testing at homes for disabled

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News Service of Florida (July 9)State mulls more COVID-19 testing at homes for disabledGov. Ron DeSantis’ administration appears poised to address rising criticism over its handling of COVID-19 in group homes that take care of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The deadly respiratory disease has shown itself to be efficient at moving rapidly through prisons, jails, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

But it also can be a problem for the places where people with disabilities live. One of the ongoing complaints is a lack of testing in group homes.

In response, the DeSantis administration said this week it is “evaluating options” to expand testing for staff members and residents at the facilities.

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