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Ontario to ease visitor restrictions in long-term care facilities

Starting on Monday, the number of designated caregivers per resident will increase from two to four

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07.02.2022

Ontario halts visits to long-term care facilities except for designated caregivers

New policy begins Thursday at 12:01 a.m.

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28.12.2021

Queen’s Park relaunching proactive LTC inspection program

Nearly 200 new staff being brought on for new inspection program

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26.10.2021

Booster shots for long-term care residents recommended by national vaccine committee

Committee says third shot will 'help to enhance protection and prevent outbreaks'

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28.09.2021

Ontario lifting testing rules for fully-vaccinated employees or visitors to Long-Term Care homes

One of several rules being eased for residents when Step Three takes effect

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14.07.2021

Go give grandma a hug: long-term care ministry loosening restrictions on Ontario homes

Brief physical contact and overnight stays permitted thanks to high vaccination rates

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03.06.2021

Province says long-term care staff must either prove they’ve got the shot, have a good reason why not, or attend class on vaccine benefits

Long-term care homes must have new vaccination policies in place by July 1

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31.05.2021

Keeping seniors cool – Long-term care homes in Ontario get much-needed air-conditioning

A majority of homes are fully air-conditioned; some have designated cooling areas

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27.05.2021

Outdoor long-term care home visits to resume as of Saturday, May 22

Masks and physical distancing still required during visits

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21.05.2021

Report from the military says not all long-term care deaths in Toronto were due to COVID-19 – Globe and Mail

Some were due to dehydration and neglect; could have been prevented with 'water and a wipe down'

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11.05.2021