Starting this Friday, asymptomatic individuals who are fully vaccinated won't have to worry about taking a COVID-19 test before entering a long-term care home.
ONTARIO - The province is about to adjust the COVID-19 testing requirements for long-term care homes.
Starting this Friday, those who are fully immunized won't have to worry about taking a COVID-19 test if they want to enter a long-term care home.
Minister of Long-Term Care Rod Phillips says this will apply to asymptomatic staff members, caregivers and visitors.
“Based on the latest scientific evidence and best medical advice, we are are removing the requirement of repeated surveillance testing from asymptomatic caregivers, visitors and staff who are fully immunized. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people will still need to be tested to ensure a greater level of protection for residents and staff.”
The province is also going to enter Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen Plan this Friday. You can read more about that announcement online here.

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