KITCHENER -- A new policy for visitors of Kitchener’s two hospitals will be implemented amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting Monday, Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital will begin screening patients and visitors before they enter.
GRH says the screening will consist of questions about prior health conditions and travel before the person is allowed to enter the building.
Some entrances may be closed or have reduced access.
The hospitals recommend keeping two metres away from others and that anyone with an appointment plan to arrive earlier than usual.
"Unless you have an appointment or are in need of urgent care it is not advisable to come to hospitals," the presidents of St. Mary's and Grand River hospitals said in a joint statement. "You should not come to hospital for COVID-19 testing unless you are directed to by Waterloo Region Public Health."
The hospitals add that visitors will be limited to one per patient, except for exceptional circumstances.
