Visiting hospitalized loved ones is restricted as the pandemic goes into its second year with a local surge in infections.
Visitors with a positive COVID test or who are waiting on the results of a test need to stay home. Hospitals generally screen all entrants for COVID symptoms and require masks to be worn at all times.
McLaren Port Huron allows one visitor per patient per day with visiting hours restricted to noon to 6 p.m. Check with the hospital before visiting as policies could change at any time.
Lake Huron Medical Center is no longer allowing visitors or nonessential traffic into the hospital. They are asking loved one to use FaceTime or Zoom. In-person visiting is only allowed if arranged ahead of time for extenuating circumstances.
Beaumont Hospital in Detroit is allowing fully vaccinated individuals, 14 days post final dose, to visit non-COVID patients. Proof of vaccination needs to be provided.
Exceptions to visitation policies are generally allowed for situations like patients needing a support person after anesthesia, mothers giving birth, and end-of-life or hospice situations.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
