PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and PeaceHealth Medical Group clinics in Whatcom County recently relaxed visitation policies as Covid-19 cases have declined.
Starting October 26, patients can have two people visit at a time. Previously, only one visitor was allowed at a time.
The change came as Whatcom County had maintained a “moderate” Covid-19 transmission risk level for more than seven days, which meets the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for the lower risk level for healthcare facilities.
Washington state Department of Health and CDC guidelines require visitors to wear a mask in healthcare settings. Visitors will be asked to self-screen by reviewing the posters displayed that include Covid-19 symptoms, according to an October 26 PeaceHealth announcement.
Visitors may use the main cafeteria, the Grounds & Grains Café and the Gift Nook gift shop at PeaceHealth St. Joseph in Bellingham.
“PeaceHealth remains cautious and is prepared to tighten up protocols should these trends again reverse,” the announcement reads.
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