BREAKING NEWS -- West Valley Hospital in Dallas and its sister hospital, Salem Hospital, have announced that effective immediately they are limiting visitors to protect patients from the flu virus. The following restrictions are now in effect: * Only people needed to give support to and care for patients should visit. * People who are sick -- or those who have been in contact with someone who is sick -- should not visit, even if they are not sick now. (Its possible to spread the flu virus one to seven days before you know you are ill.) Since Dec. 28, Salem Hospital has admitted nine patients who tested positive for the flu virus, and flu activity is expected to continue to increase. Hospital staff have masks, tissues and hand hygiene supplies readily available and will advise patients families of the new guidelines. Signs will also be posted at hospital entrances. Read more at polkio.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 23:22:02 +0000