PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Care Homes: Coronavirus (22 July 2020)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what is his policy on those in (a) care homes or (b) residential care units to require a (i) quarantine period or (ii) covid-19 test to be undertaken if they do return home for (A) a short period or (B) overnight.

Asked by:
Sir Alan Campbell (Labour)

We are aware that limiting visits has been difficult for many families and care home residents who want to see their loved ones. Guidance for visits out of a care homes is under development and will be published shortly.

Answered by:
Helen Whately (Conservative)
6 September 2020