MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Effective Monday, January 22, UP Health System will be implementing visitor restrictions for all inpatient units at their hospital facilities due to the rising number of respiratory illnesses. Visitor restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
In a press release from UP Health System, they said they are taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of illness inside of the facilities.
- The following restrictions will apply:
- Visitors who are ill with cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea are not permitted.
- Children under 14 are not permitted to visit.
- In our Family Birthing Centers, visitors are limited to parents, labor coaches and grandparents.
- In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, visitors are limited to parents—only applies to UP Health System – Marquette.
UP Health System says that they are also taking necessary precautions to keep patients and visitors safe by isolating contagious patients, maintaining effective cleaning and disinfecting protocols, and enhancing safety with personal equipment protocols.