Hospitals in Allen and Anderson counties are easing visitor restrictions, allowing one person per day to visit a patient. Previously, no visitors were allowed because of COVID-19 safety precautions.
Saint Luke’s Health System, which operates both Allen County Regional Hospital and Anderson County Hospital, announced the change effective at 7 a.m. this morning.
The spread of COVID-19 has slightly declined in the region, prompting hospital officials to ease back on the restrictions. Should cases start to increase, hospitals would reinstate the “no visitors” policy.
The new restrictions allow one visitor per patient per day, no visitor re-entry and no visitors under the age of 14.
Masks are required to be worn by visitors at all times, including in patient rooms.
No visitors are allowed in the emergency department, except for patients who are under the age of 18 or who are cognitively impaired.
Other COVID-19 protocols remain in place, such as mandatory mask weaning and screening upon arrival.
