WASHINGTON聽鈥� Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital are restricting visitors because the hospitals have seen an increase in a flu-like illness.
鈥淭hese temporary measures will help protect against influenza infection of the most vulnerable among us, including inpatients with compromised immune systems as well as our caregivers,鈥� says Inova鈥檚 Chief Medical Officer Dr. Loring Flint, in a news release.
鈥淲e appreciate everyone鈥檚 consideration and cooperation as, together, we work to assure the health and safety of our community during flu season.鈥�
Here are the restrictions Inova has put in place:
- No visitors under 16.
- No visitors with any symptoms of influenza-like illness.
- No more than two visitors.
- The hospital may issue visitors masks for use while visiting, and visitors will be asked to wash their hands frequently.
- Additional measures may apply for the Women鈥檚 and Children鈥檚 Units as well as Adult Critical Care, and Oncology patients.
The restrictions do not apply to patient care companions.
