Ontario To Introduce New Measures To Protect Those Living And Working In Long Term Care Homes
/In response to the evolving Omicron situation, the Ontario government is taking further actions to protect the health and safety of residents, staff and caregivers in long-term care homes, these new actions will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.
“We know that long-term care residents face an increased risk of COVID-19. Given the high community infection rates we’re seeing with the Omicron variant, the time for more action is now,” said Rod Phillips, Minister of Long-Term Care. “In addition to the steps we’ve already taken, these new temporary measures will help keep residents safe and help critical staff remain on the job.”
The government will closely monitor the situation in long-term care homes and continue to adjust measures as necessary to keep residents and staff safe.
Effective on Thursday:
Access to long-term care homes by general visitors will be paused. Designated caregivers may continue to enter long-term care homes.
Day absences for all residents for social purposes will be paused.