Episode 1298 • • 59:53 - 1:03:11
1298: The Palmist
National Guard in Nursing Homes, Antigen Testing Shift
The National Guard is being deployed to nursing homes in Minnesota, ostensibly to assist with staffing but potentially to prepare for vaccine distribution under Operation Warp Speed. A producer working in the sector reports a mandatory shift from PCR to antigen testing, which has resulted in a 95% decrease in reported positive cases. There are also indications that the AstraZeneca vaccine will be prioritized for institutionalized populations.