HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Memorial Hermann Health System announced Wednesday that it's modifying its visitation policy.
The hospital system announced they will now allow one person who is 18 or older to visit one patient per day. The new policy began Thursday.
As for pediatrics, Memorial Hermann said it's allowing two adult visitors [18 and over] per patient per day and one adult [18 and over] overnight visitor.
The new policy applies to all Memorial Hermann facilities.
Additional details of Memorial Hermann's updated visitor policy include:
All visitors are required to clear a health screening before entering the facility and wear a mask that will be provided by the hospital at all times.
For family members who are unable to visit loved ones in the hospital, Memorial Hermann is encouraging the use of video chat programs on personal devices.
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