Vidant Health hospitals further expand visitation restrictions in response to COVID-19

Due to the spread of COVID-19 around the state of North Carolina, as well as the high number of people with respiratory viruses in the community, Vidant Health is further expanding visitation restrictions for patient safety as well as the safety of visitors.

To visit a Vidant Health hospital, emergency department or clinic, you must be over the age of 16, an immediate family member, and not experiencing any symptoms of illness.

Only one person at a time may visit a patient or accompany a patient to an appointment.

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

These limitations are temporary and will be lifted as soon as safely possible.

Vidant has also suspended all public group education classes and events.

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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 the community, Vidant Health is temporarily expanding its visitation restrictions for patient and visitor safety.

Effective immediately, for 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.

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.

These limitations are temporary and will be lifted as soon as safely possible.

Vidant has also suspended all group education classes and events.