English care home rules could ease before second Covid jabs, says minister

Helen Whately says people could soon be able to hold hands but PPE will still be requiredCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople may be able to hold hands with their loved ones in English care homes before all residents have had their second Covid vaccine dose, the care minister has said.Helen Whately said she did not see why people would have to wait for a second dose, though visitors would still be required to wear PPE. Continue reading...