Belleville Memorial, Memorial East announce stricter visitors policy

Memorial Hospital in Belleville and Memorial Hospital East in O’Falllon no longer are allowing visitors to the hospital and entrances have been restricted to minimize the spread of coronavirus.

According to a release from the hospital, Memorial is working on ways to facilitate electronic communications for patients and families who would like real-time updates and videos on tablets, phones and Skype.

There are a few exceptions to the hospitals no-visitor policy:

Obstetrical patients and hospice care patients are allowed to have one support person during their stay. Pediatric inpatients under the age of 18 are allowed two parents or guardians to be with them. Emergency room patients and patients having surgery also are allowed one support person to stay in a designated waiting area.

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon announced similar visitor restrictions Friday.

This story was originally published March 20, 2020 at 10:24 PM.