GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Several hospital systems across the Upstate and in North Carolina are limiting visitors, starting Tuesday, in an effort to slow the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Doctors said they’re seeing a dramatic increase in respiratory illnesses and are prompting healthcare centers across the area to tighten visitor restrictions.
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is temporarily limiting visitation for the safety of patients.
- Prisma Health will restrict anyone age 15 and younger from visiting.
- Bon Secours St. Francis will be implementing visitation restrictions.
As the year comes to a close, new restrictions are taking effect, with hospital systems across the Upstate and Western North Carolina prioritizing patient safety.
Dr. Bruce Swords, a Chief Clinical Officer with Bon Secours, said two to three weeks ago, fewer than five patients were hospitalized with the flu or other respiratory viruses, such as COVID or RSV…