Covid-19: Care home residents in England allowed two visitors from 12 April
From 12 April, two people – as well as babies and young children – will be allowed for indoor visits Source link
From 12 April, two people – as well as babies and young children – will be allowed for indoor visits Source link
Areas of England outside the South East say the new variant of Covid-19 is likely to be circulating. Source link
A care home in Teignmouth is one of the first in England to pilot a new testing system to allow visitors in. The lateral flow tests provide results in 30 minutes. For those taking part in the pilot it has meant physical contact with loved ones for the first time in many months. Source link
Family and friends will receive screening to allow them to visit loved ones without restrictions. Source link
Writing on Twitter, Grant Shapps said: “This decision to act quickly follows on from health authorities in Denmark reporting widespread outbreaks of coronavirus in mink farms. Keeping the UK public safe remains our top priority.” Source link
Screens, visiting pods, and window visits are among measures advised by the government in England. Source link
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Infection control measures need to be in place for visits to be allowed Visiting rules at care homes are to be relaxed from Monday, the Scottish government has announced. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said up to three outdoor visitors from two households would be allowed. Infection control measures, including … Read more