Long-term and palliative care facilities in Lethbridge have closed their doors to visitors this week, as the threat of COVID-19 increases.
AHS said some exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis, however, those with symptoms who may be at risk of carrying COVID-19 are not welcome to visit any long-term care facilities.
Those restrictions include individuals who: Cindy Lemley, a Lethbridge resident, is one of the people affected by these new restrictions.
Her husband is in end-of-life care for final stage heart failure and C.O.P. failure. Lemley said she typically visits her husband at St.