The Ministry of Health announced on Monday "a resumption of family visits" in the French nursing homes. A new relaxation of the rules which must be done when "the health situation allows it". 

The directors of establishments hosting the elderly will be able to set up from Friday "a resumption of visits by relatives" when "the health situation allows", with in particular the possibility of bringing minors, announced Monday the ministry of Health.

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Resumption of family visits may be "more than two people at a time", when it takes place outside, and up to two people in a room, the ministry said in a statement. Provided they wear a mask, minors can participate in these visits, which will no longer be under the supervision of a member of the establishment's staff.

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