Opinion
Coronavirus: Our skilled nursing facilities are crucial
An illustration of the functions of a skilled nursing facility. (Image: Kheng Guan Toh, via Shutterstock)OPINION: As the coronavirus pandemic progresses, it’s become increasingly evident that its most pervasive threat is to vulnerable older adults with underlying health conditions. In California, across America and around the world, the virus’ toll has been most severe in places where that population is concentrated.