Submitted by PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and PeaceHealth Medical Group clinics in Whatcom County will relax visitation policies further starting October 26. Whatcom County has maintained a “moderate” transmission risk level for more than seven days, which meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for the lower risk level for healthcare facilities.
Patients can now have two people visit at a time. This is a change from current policy allowing only one visitor at a time.
Visitors are still required to wear a mask in healthcare settings per state health department and CDC guidelines.
Visitors will be asked to self-screen by reviewing the posters displayed that include COVID-19 symptoms.
Visitors are allowed now to use the main cafeteria, the Grounds & Grains Café and the Gift Nook gift shop at PeaceHealth St. Joseph.
PeaceHealth remains cautious and is prepared to tighten up protocols should these trends again reverse.
