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COVID-19: New York To Allow Visitors At Hospitals, Group Homes, But Not Nursing Homes COVID-19: New York To Allow Visitors At Hospitals, Group Homes, But Not Nursing Homes
Covid-19: New York To Allow Visitors At Hospitals, Group Homes, But Not Nursing Homes Visitors will soon be allowed at hospitals and group homes in New York, though nursing home visits are still forbidden as the state’s recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, June 16 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that hospitals and group homes will be allowed to accept visitors at their discretion, though some restrictions will be in place. Cuomo said that visitors must follow state guidelines, including time-limited visits, wear personal protective equipment, and will be subject to symptom and temperature che…