TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – As area COVID-19 hospitalizations decline, both Terre Haute hospitals are altering current visitation restrictions, effective Thursday.
At Terre Haute Regional Hospital, each patient who has not tested positive for or is not suspected to have COVID-19 may have one visitor at a time during the visiting hours of 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
At Union Hospital facilities, each patient who is not positive or suspected to have COVID-19 may have designated one distinct visitor per day for their entire stay. Visitors will not be permitted in the COVID unit. Emergency Room visitors are limited to one; however, no visitors are permitted for COVID or suspected COVID positive patients. Permitted visitors are restricted to the patient room only. Visiting hours remain at 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Visitors at both hospitals :
- must be at least 16.
- must screen negative for COVID-19 and follow all COVID-19 protocols while on site.
- must wear a mask at all times, including in the patient’s room.
These restrictions should not prevent anyone from seeking medical care. Emergency departments at both hospitals remain open to all 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
