Submitted by PeaceHealth
With COVID-19 transmission rates in Whatcom County significantly increasing, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and all Whatcom County PeaceHealth Medical Group clinics will again be limiting the number of visitors permitted inside our facilities.
Effective Tuesday, May 3, only one visitor OR support person per 24 hours will be allowed in our facilities. The no-visitor policy remains in place for COVID-19 patients, with some exceptions.
In addition, visitors will again be restricted from entering our PeaceHealth St. Joseph gift shop.
Visitors are still required to wear a Level 3 (blue) surgical mask in the medical center and clinics; these are available at all entrances for free. Visitors may also choose to wear their own KN95 or N95 masks if they prefer.
In alignment with other Washington state healthcare organizations, PeaceHealth is using the CDC’s transmission map to guide us on next steps in COVID-19 response in our communities. We know how important visitation is for our patients and their loved ones, and we hope to be able to lift these restrictions as soon as possible. We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding.
To learn more about PeaceHealth’s COVID-19 response, please visit www.peacehealth.org/coronavirus.
