Visitation Restrictions For Hospitals And Group Homes Lifted In NY

Officials in Albany are saying that visitors will soon be allowed again to visit loved ones in hospitals and group homes after almost 3 months of restrictions.

New York has continued to see lower hospitalizations and deaths from the coronavirus and on Monday, there were only 25 deaths reported statewide due to COVID-19. While still very tragic, these are the lowest numbers since mid-March.

Regulations and social distancing measures will still be in place for visitors. They will still have to wear personal protective equipment, get their temperature taken and adhere to the time limits set by officials.

When asked about the reason for keeping the visitation restrictions to zero in nursing homes, Cuomo said:

“This was always a balance of public health versus the personal relationships… We’re still studying it and there is still a high risk.”

Source:
Democrat & Chronicle