Senior facilities may restrict or forbid visitors during the coronavirus pandemic to protect their residents from people who may carry the virus. Here are seven steps you can take if your loved one’s facility restricts or forbids visitors.

Novel coronavirus is the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19. This infection is sickening people around the world. Novel coronavirus creates a range of symptoms that are typical of infection such as fever and muscle aches. It often includes upper respiratory symptoms such as runny nose and sore throat as well as breathing problems. In some cases it includes gastrointestinal symptoms or loss of smell and taste.