The Peru Gazette

“For months on end, nursing home residents, their families, and staff have made immense sacrifices to keep their facilities, and the community at large, safe. While safety remains our number one priority, the impact of being unable to reunite families due to the nearly unattainable guidelines set forth by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) perpetuated mounting frustration among family members and nursing home staff, while simultaneously impacting the overall well-being of residents,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “Today’s announcement by Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to have a facility COVID-19 free for 14 days, modified from 28 days, is welcomed news for the thousands of North Country residents who have been longing to safely visit their loved ones and unable to do so based on this guideline. I have been advocating with families and facilities that we can reunite residents with their loved ones safely, and I am relieved that our voices were heard.”