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Health care and long-term care facilities are beginning to announce relaxing some of those restrictions, based on the prevalence of the disease in communities and improved supply of personal protective equipment.

Decisions regarding visitors continue to be based on the safety of our patients and staff, along with our patients’ emotional well-being. Church leaders will want to map out in-person care visit guidelines. Check out Essentia Health's latest guideline here.