“We believe this is the first criminal case in the country brought against those involved in nursing homes during the covid-19 pandemic,” Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said. The pandemic reached the home in March, although that information was withheld from the public for days as veterans began dying. Walsh was removed as superintendent March 30, after state officials said they first became aware of the outbreak. Bennett asked state officials for help from the Massachusetts National Guard on March 27, the day of the consolidation that Healey cited in announcing charges Friday. When the subject of possible criminal charges for others came up, Healey said she was not at liberty to discuss the issue, Twining said.

Source: Washington Post September 25, 2020 16:39 UTC