Triangle Hospitals Limit Visitors

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Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in the Triangle, so several hospitals are limiting patient visitations.

Duke Health

Go into effect Monday.

During the day, only two people visiting 12 years old and up. Overnight visitors must be at least 18 years old “unless they are the parent or caregiver of a pediatric patient,” according to hospital officials. Those with a fever, cough and other flu-like symptoms should stay home.

UNC Hospitals

Go into effect Monday.   For all UNC Hospitals and the UNC Faculty Physicians inpatient location:

Visitors aged 11 years old and younger are not allowed in inpatient areas and waiting rooms. Healthy visitors of any age are allowed in the lobbies and retail/food locations. However, visitors with any respiratory symptoms are prohibited in these areas.

UNC Health Rex

Go into effect Wednesday, at both the main Raleigh campus and Holly Springs campus.

Visitors aged 11 years old and younger are not allowed in inpatient areas, the Emergency Department and waiting rooms.

source:  ABC11.com