From left, Mary Carter, Sharon Stone and Arqam Ahsan with the state Department of Medical Assistance Services pack masks and other personal protection equipment for home health care workers who aid thousands of elderly and disabled Virginians with bathing, dressing, toileting and meals under the Medicaid program.
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Home health workers often overlooked in state COVID-19 protection efforts
Ever since the COVID-19 emergency was declared in March, the state has pushed a well-publicized effort to get masks, gowns and other protective gear for doctors, nurses and other health care workers in hospitals and nursing homes.