Vidant Health Hospitals Expand Visitation Restrictions in Response to COVID-19 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital.

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    Greenville, N.C.     Vidant Health values family presence when loved ones are in the hospital. At the same time, we are responsible for protecting patients from being exposed to infectious viruses.

    Due to the spread of COVID-19 in the state of North Carolina, as well as the high number of people with respiratory viruses in our community, we are temporarily expanding our visitation restrictions for patient and visitor safety.

    Effective immediately, in an abundance of caution, the following visitation restrictions are in place at all Vidant hospitals:

  • Only immediate family members over the age of 16 and not exhibiting any symptoms of illness may visit a Vidant hospital.

    These restrictions apply to all areas of the hospital, not just patient areas.

    To prevent the spread of viruses, health experts recommend:

  • Washing hands frequently
  • Keeping children home from school when sick
  • Not sharing cups or utensils
  • Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze

    As always, family and visitors of any age should not come to the hospital if they have symptoms of a cold or flu, fever, diarrhea, vomiting or headaches.

    This precaution will help limit the spread of infections while protecting hospital patients, their loved ones and Vidant team members. These limitations are temporary and will be lifted as soon as safely possible.

    Vidant has also suspended all group education classes and events. If you have questions about a class or event you are registered for, please call 855-MyVidant.

    This is a rapidly developing situation and Vidant officials continue to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19. For the latest information on COVID-19, to include confirmed cases in North Carolina, please visit ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus, cdc.gov/coronavirus or VidantHealth.com/covid-19.


  • Contact: Brian Wudkwych
  •     brian.wudkwych@vidanthealth.com

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