PROVIDENCE,R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Veterans Home is getting nearly $2 million in federal funding to help protect veterans from the coronavirus and ensure high-quality care.

The state’s congressional delegation said in a statement Friday that the aid stems from the $250 million set aside for state veterans homes that was included in the American Rescue Plan Act.

They say the emergency funding can be used to enhance care and treatment during the pandemic, as well as to enhance cleaning services, buy protective equipment, and temporarily expand staffing levels.

The $121 million state-run veterans home in Bristol opened in 2017 and can accommodate about 200 residents.