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PARKERSBURG -- A temporary patient visitation policy will go into effect today at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center.
The hospital is changing its visitation to one visitor per patient, per day. Previously, two visitors were allowed, however, there's been increased COVID activity.
Visiting hours will remain from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and visitors will be asked screening questions and must be masked at all times.
Some exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis.
Patients may have one visitor per day. When a visitor leaves the facility, that will conclude that day's visit, the hospital said.
Guidelines include:
* Visitors should arrive wearing a mask and must continue to wear one while in the facility
* Visitors will be asked screening questions upon arrival
* Visitors must obtain, wear and return the specific visitor badge upon entering and exiting the building
* Physical distancing requirements are to be maintained
* For COVID-19 positive infectious patients and COVID-19 Persons Under Investigation, visitation to be permitted at admission and then every five days pursuant to House Bill 2368.
* Inpatient visitors must remain in the patient room and limit travel to common areas.
* Clinical staff may request a visitor not to be present in areas with limited space
* Local epidemiologic and supply factors can override the guidelines at anytime