When the coronavirus pandemic came to the United States, “social distancing” became key to reducing the rate of infection. Many businesses deemed ‘non-essential’ were forced to temporarily close their doors. Other businesses remained open and allowed staff to work from home to help stop the spread. However, many other businesses remained open. Most of these ‘essential’ businesses quickly administered health and safety initiatives such as social distancing to reduce the risk of infection — for both employees and the people they serve.
Some businesses failed to act, and their negligence resulted in many lost lives.
Coronavirus cases emerged in places where people should’ve been protected. Places like nursing homes, hospitals, prisons, and grocery stores were just some of the areas people contracted COVID-19, and lost their lives as a result.
These businesses failed to follow pandemic guidelines, and people suffered.
The elderly and those with compromised immune systems are among the most at-risk populations. As such, nursing homes across the United States have a duty of care to protect residents and patients from highly contagious diseases, including COVID-19. However, many nursing homes failed to take swift actions to protect their employees and residents during the pandemic.
In areas that should have been contained, the sick and elderly quickly contracted coronavirus and spread the disease to others in their nursing homes. In most cases, this spread could’ve been prevented with common-sense guidelines such as social distancing, frequent hand sanitation and the usage of face masks.
Despite being in confinement, many of those in holding centers, prisons and jails tested positive for COVID-19 and subsequently died from the virus’ effects. This has left family members grieving with many questions:
These are all questions holding centers and correctional facilities must be held accountable for.
Ca.gov – California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) – Coronavirus Resources for Employers and Workers
Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (Older Adults)
Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (Correctional and Detention Facilities)
Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (Racial & Ethnic Minority Groups)
Center for Diseases Control and Prevention
Ready.gov – Pandemic Guidelines
California Medical Association – COVID-19 Resources
*All third-party information is subject to change. Last updated on April 27th, 2020.
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