Relatives to get regular testing to allow care home visits in Government pilot – Glasgow Times

Family and friends of people living in care homes will get access to regular testing to allow them to visit their loved ones, the Government has said.A new pilot launching on Monday will take place in 20 care homes across Hampshire, Devon and Cornwall. But the scheme will be rolled out to other regions before Christmas, according to the Department of Health and Social Care.The tests – offered to one family member or friend for each resident –  could put an end to “heartbreaking” restrictions on…

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