Care home residents will be able to spend time with family members in “low risk” visits without having to isolate on their return, the UK government announced on Saturday after being threatened with legal action. From May 4, residents will be able to leave their care homes to visit a friend or family member’s garden, or go on walks in parks, public gardens, and beaches, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said in a press release. Commenting on the new loosening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “We know how challenging this time has been for care home residents, so I am pleased that they can now leave their homes to reunite with their loved ones outdoors. “With the data continuing to head in the right direction, and as restrictions ease, it is my priority to keep increasing visits for residents in the coming weeks in a safe and …
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