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Visitor Restrictions Eased At Long-Term Care Homes

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More good news for those looking to visit a loved one in Ontario long-term care homes.

Minister of Long-Term Care Merrillee Fullerton has eased visitor restrictions.

Fullerton says effective immediately, up to two people at a time can now visit a loved one during an outdoor visit with no COVID-19 test needed.

She adds starting July 22nd, indoor visits for two at a time can resume with a negative coronavirus test.

Fullerton is urging people to use common sense.

“We must continue to be vigilant when visiting our loved ones in long-term care. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.”

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Some Restrictions Eased At Pat Gardens

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Patricia Gardens in Dryden remains closed to the public.

The Patricia Gardens Board of Directors has eased some restrictions however.

Tenants are now able to leave the building, however the organization is recommending that they limit their outings in order to reduce their risk to COVID-19 exposure.

Ongoing education is taking place to ensure that residents are diligent in masking, hand washing and physical distancing when they are in the community.

Essential services continue to be offered at the home.

 

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Audio: Visitor Restrictions Still In Place At Hospital

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Certain surgeries and services resume this week at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

However, Chief Executive Officer Doreen Armstrong-Ross cautions this is only Phase 1 of their reopening plan and visitor restrictions remain in place.

“The Ontario Hospital Association is wanting all hospitals to do that in a very structured manner and there is some guidelines and guidance that will be coming out in that way.”

Armstrong-Ross stresses they are ready to go as soon as the green light is given.

“We’re ready! We’ve actually already got our policy and procedure in place for when we we’re given the go ahead to open up for visitors. I understand it’s very frustrating and difficult.”

She adds “It’s quite heart wrenching to not be able to see people in here but it is structured. There’s a lot to think about with that. But definitely it’s on our plan and we are ready for when we are able to go ahead and do that.”

Armstrong-Ross says 25% of their services resume this week and they hope to hit 50%-75% later this summer.

To hear more about Phase 1 of Hospital Service Recovery Plan, visit the Audio link below.