Hospital eases visitor restrictions

LEAMINGTON – Based on the increased vaccination rates across Essex County and Chatham-Kent and a decrease in regional COVID-19 infection rates, Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has eased visitor restrictions at the hospital, effective last Thursday, June 3.

“Erie Shores HealthCare understands the stress on families and patients caused by the necessary restrictions during the third wave of the pandemic,” said Communications and Public Affairs Specialist for the hospital, Kevin Black. “It is hoped these newly relaxed standards offer some comfort.”

ESHC is allowing ONE visitor per day per patient, in one specified time slot.

Patients or their substitute decision-makers will choose a maximum of TWO essential visitors to rotate over the patient’s stay; however, only ONE essential visitor is permitted to stay each day and during their chosen time slot.

For more information, please visit erieshoreshealthcare.ca