28 February 2022
Dear Mercy Health Victorian residents and families,
Visitors must continue to wear masks
As you would be aware, the Victorian Government has recently relaxed the requirements around wearing face masks in many indoor settings.
I am writing to inform families and other visitors that face masks remain mandatory for everyone aged eight years and above who is visiting a residential aged care home. We also ask that children aged under eight years wear a mask if they will tolerate this.
Visitors must also continue to observe screening requirements. Please refer to your home’s screening times.
There are no other changes to visiting arrangements.
Please continue to follow good hygiene practices to help us minimise the ongoing risk of COVID-19, which means:
- covering coughs and sneezes
- washing or sanitising your hands
- maintaining a physical distance where possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support in helping keep our aged care homes safe. If you have any questions, please contact the Manager of your Mercy Health home.
Yours sincerely,
Adj Assoc Prof Felix Pintado
Chief Executive
Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Seniors Living