Friday, June 18th, 2021

DeWine: COVID restrictions are removed

Regulations lifted on nursing homes

From staff reports
COLUMBUS - The state emergency in Ohio caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was lifted today, Gov. Mike DeWine announced in a Thursday news release.
DeWine urged those who have not yet been vaccinated for the virus to find a clinic near them by visiting gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. 
The governor also released new information regarding visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Beginning today, the state regulations which describe how visits should occur will be removed. This will allow residents to have more than two visitors and there is no longer a scheduling requirement.
Ohio nursing homes are expected to continue to follow federal guidance from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and both nursing homes and assisted living facilities will be expected to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the release.
A testing requirement remains in effect for staff members who are unvaccinated, and they will need to continue to be tested twice per week.
The Ohio Department of Aging today will begin hosting a series of webinars to ensure facilities have access to information and resources necessary for safe and healthy operations.
More information about the webinars can be found on the department's website at aging.ohio.gov.
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