CBS6 Investigates: Call for policy changes, nearly 2,000 COVID cases in OPWDD group homes

by Anne McCloy

Thu, May 14th 2020, 9:57 PM UTC

There are more than 7,000 state-run group homes for the developmentally disabled across New York State. (WRGB)

In a statement, a spokesperson said "OPWDD is taking the threat of COVID-19 to the people we support and the broader community very seriously." (WRGB)

The whistleblower feels the State should separate high-risk patients from those who are roaming around town and could put others at risk. (WRGB)

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There are more than 7,000 state-run group homes for the developmentally disabled across New York State. (WRGB)

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