Aged care facilities around Australia are now required to restrict visitation as the Federal Government continues to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Visits should be limited to two people per resident at one time each day, restricted to rooms, outdoor or specific areas designated by providers.
Children should not visit aged care centres at all.
Large group visits or gatherings, including social activities or entertainment should also be ruled out until further notice.
Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians Senator Richard Colbeck said the tough measures were the best way of protecting older and vulnerable Australians in care.
“None of this is easy, but we are facing an extraordinary health challenge and we need to work together to protect the Australians most vulnerable to COVID-19,” Minister Colbeck said.
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