Hospital Visitor Restrictions Due to Flu Increase

To protect the health of patients, family, and medical staff, today Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center implements temporary visitor restrictions that will remain in effect through the remainder of the flu season. The restrictions apply to all Wake Forest Baptist inpatient locations, including Lexington, Davie County, Winston-Salem, and here in Wilkes County. Effective this morning, children age 12 and under may not visit patients. Exceptions for extenuating family circumstances may be allowed, but parents or guardians are asked to get permission from the patient’s nurse to allow children to visit.  Healthy adult visitors and healthy family members age 13 and older are welcome to visit patients. All visitors and family members should be healthy and fever free. The temporary restrictions are in place because the number of influenza cases has significantly increased. Visitor restrictions can help control the spread of the virus.