New York State Allows Visitors At Nursing Homes And Long-Term Care Facilities
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York State is now allowing limited visits at nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
The state health department says people can visit facilities that haven't had any coronavirus cases for at least 28 days.
Residents will be allowed two visitors at a time.
Guests must have their temperatures taken, wear face coverings and following social distancing rules.
More than 6,400 deaths in New York's long-term care facilities have been linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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