California s public health department says fully vaccinated residents of nursing homes can now receive both indoor and in-room guests. It s very good for their mental health. The socializing with the other residents and the staff is all helping them with their wellness. They re all in a better mood too, so that s always a good thing, said Jackie Razo, an Emerald Court employee.
The bottom line is this: With residents at senior living facilities being among the first to get vaccinated, it s allowing them to start leading a life similar to what they had before the pandemic.
This is a close knit community where many see each other more like family. So these little reunions are a welcome sight.
San Francisco residents, Irma Duran and her mom Teresa, are part of that group. When can I have my cousins over? When can we start having our parties, start traveling? For us the big thing is family. When can we just start getting together? said Duran.
Teresa got her second dose of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday, you can say that was her early birthday present. She turns 70 on Saturday.
The CDC was expected to release recommendations for those fully vaccinated this week, but we re still waiting. CDC is working to assure that the communication we release on this guidance are clear and that the American public can act on them, said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.