Long-term care and retirement homes in Ontario to allow visitors starting June 18th

Premier Doug Ford says family and friends will be allowed to visit long-term care and retirement homes in Ontario starting June 18th.

Ford says it’s been hard on families the past couple of months. 

These types of visits will be restricted to one person per resident each week. Physical distancing will be required to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff and visitors. Visits to congregate care settings in Ontario will also be allowed.

Additionally, long-term care and retirement homes, as well as other residential care settings, must meet the following conditions before they welcome visitors:

• Homes must not be in outbreak;

• Homes must have an established process for communicating visitor protocol and the associated safety procedures; and

• Homes must maintain the highest infection prevention and control standards.