Ontario Makes Changes To COVID-19 Requirements In Long-Term Care Homes

Effective October 14, 2022, Ontario has made a number of changes to COVID-19 requirements in long-term care homes (LTC Homes), as set out in the document titled "COVID-19 guidance document for long-term care homes in Ontario."

Active screening for COVID-19 is no longer required when visitors and caregivers are entering a facility (although it remains recommended). Rather, self-screening for symptoms is now required.

While masks must continue to be worn by visitors entering LTC Homes, they are no longer required to be worn when visitors or caretakers are alone with a resident in their room (although it remains recommended). Note that masks continue to be required for all long-term care staff.