COVID‑19 hit the long-term care sector hard. This brief looks at mortality rates in care homes, as well as the policy responses undertaken during the pandemic. The brief assesses the emergency preparedness of the sector and highlights the lessons learned, including policies to reduce isolation, testing strategies, care workforce and co‑ordination with the health care sector.
Rising from the COVID 19 crisis: Policy responses in the long-term care sector
OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
