Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities

An information sheet for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities

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Publication date:
Date last updated:
Publication type:
Fact sheet
Audience:
General public
Language:
English
Description:

This information sheet includes advice on: 

  • what is COVID-19 (coronavirus)?
  • how is it spread?

  • what are the symptoms?

  • why is this infection so dangerous for older people?

For families

  • I have a relative in a residential aged care facility, can I visit them?

  • why do some facilities have more restrictions on visits?

  • how will my visit be different to previous visits?

  • should I continue to visit older friends and relatives?

  • what about outings?

  • what else can I do to protect my loved one in aged care?

For residents

  • can I see my family?

  • can I go on outings? 

  • can I see my relatives aged 16 and under?

  • what about palliative care?

  • when will these restrictions finish?

  • what if I’m coming from another facility?

  • is there a chance these restrictions will increase?

  • more information

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