“Social Security trust funds could run out even faster due to the coronavirus pandemic,” by Lorie Konish, CNBC Quote: “Social Security’s trust funds could run out as much as four years earlier due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Just how much the funds are affected will depend on how fast the U.S. economy recovers. Those planning for retirement may want to account for reduced benefits, just in case.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): The Social Security trust funds will run
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  “The Most Important Coronavirus Statistic: 42% Of U.S. Deaths Are From 0.6% Of The Population,” by Avik Roy, Forbes Quote: “Americans are vigorously debating the merits of continuing to lock down the U.S. economy to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A single statistic may hold the key to resolving this debate: the astounding share of deaths occurring in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. 2.1 million Americans, representing 0.62% of the U.S. population, reside in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. … According to an analysis that Gregg Girvan and I conducted for the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, as of May 22, in
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