TORONTO -- Ontario is restricting visitor access to long-term care homes in COVID-19 hot spots as cases surge in some parts of the province.
Premier Doug Ford says that as of Oct. 5, only staff and people deemed to be essential caregivers or essential visitors will be permitted in those homes.
He says the restrictions will apply in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.
The province says up to two family members or friends of a resident can register to become an essential caregiver.
Ford also announced $540 million in additional funding to help long-term care homes fight the second wave of the virus.
The funding will be used to provide support to staff, pay for renovations and to bolster infection control.
(The Canadian Press)
