Care home residents will be allowed out for more visits and won't have to self-isolate on return from Tuesday, the government has announced.
Boris Johnson said the continued decline in Covid cases means the care sector - which has experienced a particularly "challenging time" during the pandemic - can begin to follow suit with the rest of the country.
From May 4, residents will be able to visit friends or family members' gardens, or go on walks in places like parks, public gardens and beaches - without being expected to quarantine later.
However, they must be accompanied by either a care worker or nominated visitor and follow guidelines in relation to washing hands regularly, abiding by social distancing and remaining outside.
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