Care homes close doors to visitors
CARE homes have started closing their doors to visitors, following the news that a case of Covid-19 has been diagnosed in Guernsey without clear evidence of its source.
Sue Fleming, who is the chairperson of the local care home managers, confirmed the news. She said this was not due to an edict from Public Health.
'The care homes have made a sensible decision to temporarily close to visitors,' she said.
'It is because we look after the most vulnerable members of our community. The reason is the uncertainty of the community prevalence of Covid-19.'
She said the move would be reviewed daily, in conjunction with Public Health.
Care homes closed earlier this year during the first wave. But despite restrictions, a review found that 42% of the positive cases for Covid-19 were found in care home staff or residents as of 14 May.
