Saskatoon long-term care homes move to restrict visitation

Saskatoon long-term carehomes are moving to Level 1 restrictions as of 4 p.m. Jan. 6., according to a news release.

TheSaskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said that it's limiting visitors because of increased community transmission of COVID-19 in the city.

According to the SHA, Level 1 restrictions mean:

• Each resident can designate two consistent essential family/support persons. One person can be present at a time indoors.
• No limit on persons present at a time outdoors.
• More than two essential family/support persons can be designated for patients in these areas: end-of-life or palliative care.
• Two essential family/support persons can be present at the same time in these areas; end-of-life or palliative care.

Proof of vaccination for visitors and family support people is required.

The restrictions will be reviewed in two weeks, according to an SHA news release.

"Level 1 restriction will only be maintained if the outcomes of Omicron in LTC warrant it at that time," the release reads, in part.