People Will Be Allowed To Visit Loved Ones In Nursing Homes From Tomorrow

It's for the first time since mid-March

Covid-19 has meant the facilities have been on lockdown, with only staff allowed access.

So far, more than half of cases of the virus have been in care settings, which includes nursing homes.

Owner of Oaklodge Nursing Home in Cork, Diarmuid O'Dálaigh, says opening tomorrow to visitors is an important step: