The Coronavirus (COVID-19): adult care home visiting guidance, which was published on 25 June, notes that from the 3 rd of July, care homes that have been free of COVID-19 infections for at least 28 will be in a position, subject to the agreement of the local Health Protection and Care Home Clinical and Care Professional Oversight teams, to allow outdoor visits by a designated visitor to care home residents. This is in addition to essential visits including those for end of life.