Visitation now allowed at Texas nursing homes, long-term care facilities

This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU’s full story, which breaks down the new visitation rules.

AUSTIN, Texas — Family members who have waited for months to visit their loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic will be happy to learn that as of Aug. 6, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is allowing limited visitation for nursing facilities and long-term care facilities.

“Today’s announcement is a critical first step for every person in a…