Memorial Health Systems puts visitor restrictions in place due to respiratory illness surge

Memorial Health Systems puts visitor restrictions in place due to respiratory illness surge 
The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH; 12/31/24 
Visitor restrictions have been put in place at all Memorial Health Systems facilities because of a surge in patients with respiratory illnesses, the the health care system announced Tuesday [12/24/24]. The restrictions are two visitors per patient, visitors must be 18 or older and show no signs of illness and all minors must be accompanied by an adult, Memorial Health said. Exceptions may be permitted for:

• 3 West (sibling visitation) and end of life care
• Masks are encouraged but not required
• Additional restrictions may apply to specialized units and specific illnesses.

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