RMC Temporarily Restricting Pediatric Visitors

Regional Medical Center is placing a temporary pediatric visitor restriction in place amid rising respiratory local illness and hospitalizations. 

Children under the age of 14 will not be allowed to visit patients in the hospital. The restriction was put in place last Friday.

The only exception is in the OB Department. Immediate siblings will be allowed to visit their new sibling as long as they are feeling well. It is very important that these siblings are not experiencing any respiratory symptoms. Any ill siblings should not come to the OB Department. 

To further ensure the safety of patients, staff and the community, RMC also strongly encourages all visitors and guests to wear a mask while inside their facilities.  

By restricting visitors and encouraging masking, the goal is to prevent unnecessary illness from being brought into the hospital. 

RMC will continue to monitor local health data and will provide updates when these temporary restrictions are lifted. To see all visitor guidelines, please visit regmedctr.org/visit.

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