Masks, Rapid Tests, Screening – no longer required for visitors

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On April 6, 2023, the Provincial Health Officer announced the end of respiratory season and lifted the mandatory requirements with respect to visitors in long-term care and seniors’ assisted living. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0039-000473
What has changed?
  • Visitors will no longer be required to provide their vaccination status, and those who are unvaccinated for COVID-19 will be able to visit freely at long-term care and assisted living sites.
  • Visitors will no longer be required to undergo a rapid antigen test or confirm a recent negative rapid antigen test prior to visiting.
  • Visitors will not be required to wear masks while vising long-term care and assisted living sites, unless specifically required based on a Point of Care Risk Assessment (assessment by a health care worker that masking is required based on the risks of infection, including a resident’s symptoms, the type of interaction with residents, and the environment).
  • There will be no restrictions on gatherings, events or activities including visitors, indoors or outdoors, regardless of visitor vaccination status.
  • Active screening of visitors is no longer required.
What doesn’t change?
  • Sign-in / Sign-out when you come for a visit at a long-term care site or assisted living site
  • Practicing hand hygiene to keep germs from spreading
  • Not visiting when you are ill
  • Wearing a mask if you choose to wear one
FAQs
Are the guest suites open?
Not yet. We are still facing a staff shortage in housekeeping that makes it difficult to add the cleaning of guest suites to routines.
Can we book a room for an event?
We will get this up and running in the next week or two. Please write to connect@mennoplace.ca if you are hoping to book a room for an event.
Can you visit more than one person at a time?
Yes. You can also visit in the common spaces and enjoy moving throughout the unit and the gardens.
If you have other questions, please write them in the comments and we will work to answer them in a timely fashion.
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR SMILING FACES!