Combined Sources
(Franklin County) Nursing homes in the area continue to try their hardest to keep COVID-19 out of their facilities. Quabbin Valley Heathcare in Athol, which tests its residents and staff every two days, reported eight deaths from COVID-19 in the past week. Currently 27 residents have tested positive along with 19 staff members. The facility has asked the National Guard for help as all shifts at the nursing home remain covered. Charlene Manor in Greenfield reports 33 residents and 7 staff members with COVID-19. Poet’s Seat Health Care and Buckley Healthcare have reported no new cases.