Ontario government has issued a new directive for the province’s long-term care homes that will see COVID-19 restrictions eased after a high uptake of vaccinations.In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, officials said the update to the province’s directive was made by Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.
David Williams.“Additionally, residents and their caregivers who are fully immunized may choose to have close physical contact beyond what is required for care and supervision, such as hugging.” Ontario long-term care commission says nursing homes were neglected, sector needs reform As of early May, the government reported 95 per cent of all long-term care residents were fully immunized with two of the required COVID-19 vaccine.