In an effort to protect their patients, Gettysburg Hospital, Hanover Hospital, Memorial Hospital and York Hospital have announced that visitors to all areas must be at least 18 years of age. In some extraordinary cases, however, physicians may give their approval for visitors under age 18.
This temporary policy, which is effective starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, is deemed necessary to limit the potential exposure of patients to those who may have the H1N1 virus. Although anyone can spread the virus, children under 18 years of age are more likely to do so.
People who have flu-like symptoms, which include fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, headache, chills and fatigue, also are asked not to visit patients.
