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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities
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This information sheet includes advice on:
- what is COVID-19 (coronavirus)?
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how is it spread?
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what are the symptoms?
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why is this infection so dangerous for older people?
For families
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I have a relative in a residential aged care facility, can I visit them?
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why do some facilities have more restrictions on visits?
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how will my visit be different to previous visits?
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should I continue to visit older friends and relatives?
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what about outings?
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what else can I do to protect my loved one in aged care?
For residents
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can I see my family?
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can I go on outings?
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can I see my relatives aged 16 and under?
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what about palliative care?
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when will these restrictions finish?
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what if I’m coming from another facility?
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is there a chance these restrictions will increase?
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