Due to the high level of flu and pertussis (whooping cough) in our community, Waldo County General Hospital is imposing temporary visitor restrictions in the Women and Infants Health Care Unit. Newborn babies are at high risk of serious illness from these diseases.
The restrictions are as follows:
• Children under the age of 18 may not visit unless they are siblings of a newborn
• Visitors who are feeling ill or have signs of a respiratory infection (cough, sore throat, fever) will not be able to visit.
• Children, who are allowed to visit, are asked to not visit any other patient rooms.