Restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant of coronavirus are beginning to be dropped.
The easing of the rules means from Monday, care home residents can receive unlimited visitors, the Department of Health said.
Self-isolation periods will also be reduced from 14 days to 10 for those who test positive.
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There will be further reductions if they test negative on days five and six.
The testing regime for care works will also change from February 16.
It means that a pre-shift lateral flow test will replace the current system involving weekly asymptomatic PCR tests.
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said: "I know how vital companionship is to those living in care homes and the positive difference visits make, which is why we continued to allow three named visitors and an essential care giver under Plan B measures.
"Thanks to the progress we have made, I am delighted that care home restrictions can now be eased further allowing residents to see more of their loved ones."
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