Relatives, friends and carers will be able to visit their loved ones in care homes from early next month, the Scottish Government has said. Visits will be allowed by care home providers, including indoor meet-ups, though precautions against spreading the virus will still have to be taken. But how will they work? Ministers have now issued guidelines for care homes and visitors which they hope will allow visits to proceed safely.
Who can visit? Initally, visits will be restricted to
two designated visitors, visiting Children and teenagers aged under 16 will not be allowed to visit. However, this is being regarded as the bare minimum starting point and the numbers allowed should increase in time.
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Wear face masks INDOORS at Christmas to stop deadly January Covid spike, say WHO
Dec 17 2020, 5:08 ET
PEOPLE should wear face masks at Christmas to stop a deadly spike of coronavirus in January, the World Health Organisation has urged.
Health officials said that maintaining social distancing and keeping rooms ventilated could also prevent loved ones from catching Covid-19.
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Wear a face mask indoors at Christmas to protect loved ones and avoid a third Covid spike in January, the WHO has warnedCredit: Getty Images - Getty
In updated guidance, the global agency admitted people may feel awkward but warned that Europe was on the brink of a third Covid wave.
WHO urges families to wear face masks at Christmas Luke Andrews For Mailonline © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo
The World Health Organization has pleaded with families to wear face masks and socially distance at Christmas get-togethers to cut the risk of spreading coronavirus.
The UN agency said the measures would contribute significantly to saving lives and preventing loved ones from getting sick, but admitted they may feel awkward .
In updated guidance published today, the WHO warned that Europe was teetering on the brink of a third wave of Covid-19, which could peak in the first weeks of the new year.