Visiting loved ones allowed while social distancing

Chief Minister announces changes to protocol

At Monday's media conference, Chief Minister Howard Quayle announced changes to the protocol for visiting loved ones, as advised by medical clinicians.

Mr Quayle says people are permitted to visit relatives, as long as they don't enter the person's home, and maintain two metres distance in a garden or from the doorstep.

It comes following concerns that being apart from loved ones for long periods of time could have a negative impact on people's mental health.

He stressed the importance of maintaining social distancing between non-household members, and says the restrictions on those visiting relatives in nursing homes will stay in place for the time being.

At the conference, Mr Quayle read out a letter drafted by clinicians, explaining what people can and can't do: