As the prevalence of COVID-19 declines across the region, Essentia Health is returning to pre-pandemic patient visitation in its hospitals and clinics.
Like many health systems, Essentia responded to the public health crisis in spring 2020 by limiting visitors to our facilities. This was done to protect patients, staff and the community.
As COVID ebbed and flowed, policies were adjusted accordingly.
These changes are based on the availability of space in each of Essentia’s units. Thus, visitors may still be limited in certain units.
Similarly, some restrictions remain in place at long-term-care facilities. Contact the long-term-care facility you’re interested in for the most up-to-date information.
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Essentia Health will continue to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as state departments of health. Masks are required among everyone within our facilities and all patients and visitors will still be screened for symptoms of COVID. Additionally, no outside food or beverages will be allowed.
Visitor restrictions remain in place for COVID-positive patients, as well as patients suspected to have COVID.
