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St. Mary s Hospital announces new visitor restrictions
St. Mary s Hospital will have new restrictions on visitors because of community transmission of the COVID-19 virus, beginning Monday.
by News Tribune
Jul. 16 2021 @ 2:10pm
St. Mary s Hospital will have new restrictions on visitors because of community transmission of the COVID-19 virus, beginning Monday.
All visitors to the hospital are restricted except in the following circumstances:
Family Birth Center patients are allowed two support people for the duration of their stay.
Pediatric patients must have one guardian at all times.
Patients having surgery or procedures are allowed one support person.
Limited visitors may be allowed for end-of-life situations with approval from nursing leadership.
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