Murrumbidgee Local Health District has asked residents for support in understanding restrictions around visiting people in residential aged care.
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They're asking families to work with health staff to keep visits to a minimum for the protection of the aged care residents, patients, staff and families.
MLHD's aged care general manager Rosemary Garthwaite says the restrictions are in place to help protect elderly residents in aged care homes who are most vulnerable to the virus.
"We understand this is a difficult time and many people want to visit their loved ones, but we're asking for the safety of our aged care residents, please think twice," Ms Garthwaite said.
Ms Garthwaite said the MLHD's multipurpose services and aged care facilities have many activities going on to keep the residents active and engaged.
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They are also using technology to connect residents with their families.
"It's really important that our residents stay active and connected, so our activities coordinators have been working with the staff in each facility to ensure there are lots of stimulating activities for residents, and we have also been quick to adopt technology to connect residents to their families though Facetime, Skype and Snapchat," Ms Garthwaite said.
Some exceptions were being made for some patients and families based on personal circumstances.
"Some of our residents are palliative or may need some additional support or connection with a special family member, so we are working with each family on an individual basis," Ms Garthwaite said.
Anyone wishing to enter the facility to visit a loved one can contact MLHD's aged care facilities and multipurpose services to discuss their situation.
