'She just wanted to hug me': tears of joy as in-person visits return to English care homes

But despite the updated Covid rules, some relatives say they have still not been allowed in to visitCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWith a rub, a squeeze and a tickle, physical human contact restarted in many care homes in England on Monday after a year of anguished separation between residents and their loved ones.New government guidelines allowing a single family member or friend to have in-person visits after testing negative for Covid-19 came into effect as vaccination rates steadily increased in social care and outbreaks continued to fall. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/08/id-love-to-hold-his-hand-english-care-homes-weigh-up-risk-of-reopening #social_care #older_people #coronavirus #england #uk_news #society