State opens long-term care to more visits from outside

For the first time since mid-March, outsiders will be allowed into Minnesota’s long-term care homes to visit residents.

The Minnesota Department of Health put out new guidance Friday that allows residents to designate an “essential caregiver” to visit them inside their residence and to have physical contact with them.

This is an MPR News evening update for Friday, July 10, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini.

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