- We have become even clearer that everyone must follow our visiting routines, says Annika Backström, head of the office at the health and care administration.
The municipality can not ban visits.
Last time there was a restraining order, it was a government decision.
Divided around a restraining order
And when we ask Annika Backström if she would like a restraining order again, she states that the question is not easy to answer.
- I am very divided on that issue.
Of course I want to protect the elderly from getting sick, but I know that our elderly felt so bad about not being visited.
Contact with relatives is very important!
Large infection in a dwelling
If you look at the spread of the nursing homes, it is a home that stands out, Norra Kajen's nursing home.
- We have had an explosive spread in a dwelling.
Otherwise, we only have a few cases in other places, where we are isolated and there has been no spread.
Infection tracking done
She says that infection tracking shows that the virus came via visits, but she can not answer why the spread in the accommodation became so great.
She says that you try to keep your distance and that you are careful with the hygiene routines.
- But if you do not notice symptoms at once, there is a risk of spreading.
It is also the case that you eat together, the elderly talk to each other and touch each other.
They must have a dignified existence as well.
One of the wards at the nursing home is completely infection-free.
Visitation restrictions have been introduced at the accommodation.
Hear how Sundsvall municipality wants visitors to nursing homes to act in the clip.