Following a rise in flu cases and other respiratory illnesses so far this winter, UNC Health hospitals across North Carolina are implementing temporary visitor restrictions at their facilities.
The statewide health system shared a media release on Friday outlining the changes, which will go into effect on Monday, Jan. 5 at the latest. In the Triangle, that includes the UNC Hospital locations in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, as well as UNC Health Chatham in Siler City, UNC Health Rex in Raleigh and Holly Springs, and UNC Health Johnston’s two campuses.
“These temporary precautions are necessary to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors and teammates,” read the alert. “UNC health leaders recognize the strain that such restrictions can place on our patients and their loved ones. We strive to balance the need for seasonal visitor restrictions with the importance of allowing family and loved ones to visit patients – a critical part of the healing process.”…