I'm in Illinois and I'm wondering if there is any talk anywhere about restrictions being lifted in way, shape, or form for those in care facilities once they get their 2nd vaccine? My mom finally gets her 2nd one next Tuesday and I fear the varients will still keep them in lock up. I really don't know how much more I can do this to my mom...of being seperated from family. Even though she's in MC, she still knows her family is not around her. She says she feels all alone. It's heart breaking! I just want to be able to take her out to lunch, take her for a drive, or over to our house for some dinner and TV.
I'll be curious to see what responses you get to your question as I've been wondering too. My 95-year old mother with Alzheimer's had her first shot January 22nd so she'll be getting her 2nd one (I hope) pretty soon. I don't qualify for one yet.
Also, I wonder if it will be up to the individual facility for awhile. The reason I say that, is I have been notified by my mom's facility where she resides in their MC wing via an email from the Executive Director. She said even if both the resident and their family member(s) get the vaccine, we still won't be able to just drop by for a visit like we could prior to COVID. I would still require a test within 48 hours. Why? Reading between the lines, they don't feel they know enough about the virus, mutations or the vaccine. I'm starting to feel like I won't be seeing her in person for quite awhile!
I have also read, and I don't believe everything I read, that restrictions will not be lifted anytime soon. We will still be asked to wear masks. Businesses will still suffer. And since facilities are privately or Corporately owned, they may continue restrictions to protect residents and staff. I don't see this Country completely opening up till 2022.