The 43-page document paints a disturbing picture of failures at the homes in Menlo Park and Paramus where dozens of deaths occurred early in the outbreak.
“Even by the standards of the pandemic’s difficult early days, the facilities were unprepared to keep their residents safe,” the report said.
The facilities are operated by the state’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, each with just over 300 beds.
Murphy’s administration came under harsh criticism for his handling of the pandemic in veterans homes, with Republicans calling for investigations into his management of the outbreak.
But the actual number of residents who died of COVID-19 was much higher, the report said.
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U.S Justice Department, U.S . Veterans Affairs, state’s Department of Military, Veterans Affairs, Democratic, Veterans Homes, Justice, Justice Department, DOJ, Menlo, Facility, Paramus
Locations:
TRENTON, N.J, Menlo Park, Paramus