Florida ranks 49th in the country for nursing home employees vaccinated against COVID-19 and 48th for vaccinated residents, the AARP reported Monday. Just 42% of the state's nursing home workers have been vaccinated against coronavirus, according to AARP’s latest update. The statistics are causing concern for advocates. Brian Lee, director of Families for Better Care which advocates for residents of long-term care facilities, said Florida is heading toward a “repeat disaster” when it comes to COVID cases in nursing homes — all because staff members are choosing not to get vaccinated.

Florida ranks 49th in the country for nursing home employees vaccinated against COVID-19 and 48th for vaccinated residents, the AARP reported Monday. Just 42% of the state's nursing home workers have been vaccinated against coronavirus, according to AARP&rsquo;s latest update. The statistics are causing concern for advocates. Brian Lee, director of Families for Better Care which advocates for residents of long-term care facilities, said Florida is heading toward a &ldquo;repeat disaster&rdquo; when it comes to COVID cases in nursing homes &mdash; all because staff members are choosing not to get vaccinated.

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Florida- Florida ranks among the worst states for COVID vaccinations in nursing homes, AARP reports

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