Vidant Health Hospitals set Visitation Restrictions for Children | Eastern North Carolina Now

Due to the high number of people with the flu in our community, we are temporarily changing our family presence and visitation practices for patient safety as well as the safety of visitors

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Press Release:

    GREENVILLE, NC     Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital. We also are responsible for protecting patients from being exposed to viruses such as the flu. Due to the high number of people with the flu in our community, we are temporarily changing our family presence and visitation practices for patient safety as well as the safety of visitors.

    Starting Tuesday, Jan. 23, the following Vidant hospitals will welcome healthy visitors who are 12 years of age and older:

  • The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head
  • Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington
  • Vidant Bertie Hospital in Windsor
  • Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton
  • Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville
  • Viant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro
  • Vidant Medical Center in Greenville

    The exception is a well-child under 12 years of age can visit a newborn sibling.

    Our experts are tracking flu activity daily and as soon as the flu decreases, we will again welcome family and visitors of all ages.

  • Contact: Erica Mizelle
  •     erica.mizelle@vidanthealth.com

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