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During the COVID-19 pandemic\u2019s first and second waves, restrictions were implemented in long-term care (LTC) homes to protect residents and staff. Today, however, the landscape has changed. Comprehensive vaccination coverage has been achieved in the LTC sector and it is time to reassess restrictions. To support the safe re-opening of LTC homes across Canada, the National Institute on Ageing has released a new guidance document \u2014 After the Shot: Guidance Supporting the Re-opening of Canada\u2019s LTC Homes Following COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During the COVID-19 pandemic\u2019s first and second waves, restrictions were implemented in long-term care (LTC) homes to protect residents and staff. Today, however, the landscape has changed. Comprehensive vaccination coverage has been achieved in the LTC sector and it is time to reassess restrictions. To support the safe re-opening of LTC homes across Canada, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2064,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"image":"\"June","link":"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/media-releases\/nia-releases-guidance-to-support-the-safe-re-opening-of-canadas-long-term-care-homes\/","target":"","category":"

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