To protect patients and reduce the spread of respiratory viruses circulating in the community, Samaritan Health Services has put the following visitor restrictions in place in their birthing units.
Visitor restrictions for all birthing areas of Samaritan’s five hospitals in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties will include:
- No visitors under the age of 12.
- No visitors with fever or respiratory symptoms, such as cough or shortness of breath.
- Masking required for visitors and staff.
- Pediatric…