More people can visit their loved ones in care homes in Scotland as of today, the government has announced.
A recall notice has been issued for almost 750,000 COVID-19 test kits due to safety concerns.
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Technology advanced air purification system Clenzair is helping care homes stay virus free during COVID-19.
The care home sector is facing an “uncertain future” ” with almost double the number of beds standing empty than at the same point last year, a survey has found.
COVID-19 related deaths in care homes in England and Wales have fallen to a four-month low, according to the ONS.
A Bury care home is now COVID-free after eight residents died with the virus last month.
The government’s promise to regularly test every care home resident and staff member for coronavirus has been delayed until September.
Scottish Conservatives have written to the nation’s top prosecutor accusing the government having failed in its legal duty to protect care home residents from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A shocking Panorama documentary has revealed how care homes were left exposed to the coronavirus pandemic.
Leading care home groups have warned it will be weeks before they are able to resume routine COVID-19 testing after they were advised to stop using a test kit.
