The temporary precautions were necessary to ensure the health and safety of our patients and teammates
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Based on continued decreasing hospital admissions for influenza, RSV and COVID-19, UNC Health infectious diseases experts believe it’s now safe to ease our temporary visitor restrictions.
Accordingly, UNC Health will lift temporary age-based visitor restrictions at all facilities for visitors aged 11 and younger effective 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16. In the Triangle, that includes UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, and UNC Health Rex in Raleigh and Holly Springs.
While respiratory virus activity is currently decreasing, to keep our patients and teammates safe, visitors who are sick will not be allowed to visit inpatients.
UNC leaders recognize the strain that such restrictions can place on our patients and their loved ones. We strive to balance the need for seasonal visitor restrictions with the importance of allowing family and loved ones to visit patients – a critical part of the healing process.
UNC Health infectious diseases experts will continue to monitor local, regional and statewide data and adjust precautions based on the latest trends. In addition, we urge everyone to use common sense public health measures, including getting vaccinated against the flu, hand hygiene, staying home if you’re sick, and more.