An area hospital modified its visiting guidelines today because of the flu. Effective immediately at Altoona Regional Health System , all visitors must be at least 18 years old and a member of the patient's immediate family or a caregiver .
Only two visitors at a time are permitted at a patient's bedside, although exemptions can be made in critical cases. Anyone visiting the maternity ward must also wear a surgical mask, provided by the hospital.
As always, if you have symptoms of a cold or the flu, don't visit patients.
Only two visitors at a time are permitted at a patient's bedside, although exemptions can be made in critical cases. Anyone visiting the maternity ward must also wear a surgical mask, provided by the hospital.
As always, if you have symptoms of a cold or the flu, don't visit patients.
Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.