Starting today, indoor visits can resume to the province’s long-term care homes.
However, there are new rules to follow.
Up to two people at a time can visit a resident at the long-term care facilities provided they both have a negative COVID-19 test within the two weeks prior to their visit.
All visits must also be pre-arranged.
Ontario’s long-term care homes have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic with outbreaks killing more than 1,700 people and prompting the government to create a commission to investigate.
For more details on the updated visitors policy, please click here.
For more details on Long-Term Care Homes in Simcoe County, please click here.
For LTC Homes in North Simcoe Muskoka, please click here.
Ontario has updated policies for friends and families visiting loved ones at #LongTermCare homes across the province. Learn more: https://t.co/1z75EOeG0E pic.twitter.com/RZ6mRGj2zp
— ONlongtermcare (@ONlongtermcare) July 15, 2020
Learn about the new safety guidelines required for visitors wanting to connect with their loved ones outside or indoors at a #LongTermCare home: https://t.co/1z75EOeG0E pic.twitter.com/uPl2HJygAW
— ONlongtermcare (@ONlongtermcare) July 16, 2020
When it comes to long-term care homes, it can’t be business as usual. We need action now.
We’re committed to building 30,000 beds over the next 10 years. Today we announced $1.75B to kick-start this development. https://t.co/8Z7WywM93e pic.twitter.com/hraEXs9fMB
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 15, 2020
#ICYMI: We announced our new Accelerated Build Pilot Project for long-term care homes in #Mississauga today.
This means 640 new beds and 2 new homes, as early as 2021.
We’re supporting our seniors and making sure that safe and comfortable homes are available for them. pic.twitter.com/3G9drxlowp
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 21, 2020
