Nursing home COVID cases have drastically declined

The number of coronavirus cases in nursing homes and assisted living facilities has drastically declined over the last two months, almost certainly an effect of vaccinations. Why it matters: Nursing homes have been devastated by the virus, which is why residents were among the first Americans to be vaccinated. The big picture: Nursing home vaccinations began in the second half of December, and around 4.5 million residents or staff have received at least one dose of the vaccine so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.