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Care homes
As a result of protection by high vaccination coverage, high immunity amongst the population, and increased access to COVID-19 treatments, UKHSA are now in a position to manage COVID-19 increasingly like other respiratory infections.
For the latest guidance on the management of outbreaks, visiting arrangements in care homes, admission of care home residents, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infection-prevention-and-control-in-adult-social-care-acute-respiratory-infection/infection-prevention-and-control-ipc-in-adult-social-care-acute-respiratory-infection-ari.
National Infection Prevention and Control Guidance:
As a result of protection by high vaccination coverage, high immunity amongst the population, and increased access to COVID-19 treatments, UKHSA are now in a position to manage COVID-19 increasingly like other respiratory infections.
For the latest guidance on the management of outbreaks, visiting arrangements in care homes, admission of care home residents, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infection-prevention-and-control-in-adult-social-care-acute-respiratory-infection/infection-prevention-and-control-ipc-in-adult-social-care-acute-respiratory-infection-ari.
Equipment Policy:
Devon County Council policy on provision of equipment in care homes, updated January 2025.