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Close To Normal Visiting Resumes In Nursing Homes From Today.

Monday, 19 July 2021 09:24

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

File image: HSE plaque/RollingNews

Residents can have as many visits as they want.

Normal visiting will return to nursing homes today.

It means residents in homes where most people have vaccine protection, can have as many visits as they want, but with just 2 people at any one time.

Sage Advocacy is urging nursing home providers to stick to the latest HSE guidelines as soon as possible.

Its Executive Director Sarah Lennon is expressing concern that some don't intend to immediately adhere to the new rules.

Sage Advocacy is extremely concerned some providers don't plan to immediately stick to the new HSE rules.

Sarah Lennon says though it's a great day for residents and families

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