Upstate Medical University: Upstate University Hospital Announces Visitor Restrictions

Syracuse NY

11 January, 2022

6:24 AM

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Press release from Upstate Medical University: January 10, 2022 Due to high community spread of Covid-19, Upstate University Hospital has made changes to its visitation policy. Visiting hours at Upstate are restricted to 3 to 7 p.m. and only one designated visitor will be permitted for the duration of the patient's hospitalization. Restrictions began Jan. 7. Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital will allow two designated parent/support persons to be at the child's bedside throughout hospitalization 24/7. One support person is permitted in the Upstate Emergency Departments, Peds After Hours, and Upstate Cancer Center. No visitors will be permitted for Covid patients, except in end-of-life circumstances or for discharge preparations. For a complete listing of visitor restrictions and allowances, visit: Upstate Visitor Policy. This press release was produced by Upstate Medical University. The views expressed here are the author's own.