Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS) is easing its visitor restrictions and expanding visiting hours starting this week at all six of its hospitals.
GBHS says as of March 7, two visitors per day will be allowed for most situations, and it is no longer required it be the same two visitors.
Outpatients are permitted with one support person if needed.
For inpatients, two visitors will be allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For inpatients in mental health units 4-4 and 4-5, one visitor will be allowed per patient ages 16 and over from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For day surgery, patients are requested to come alone unless support is needed for accessibility reasons.
For oncology and chemotherapy, ambulatory care, emergency department, and diagnostic imaging, one support person will be allowed
For obstetrics/labour and delivery, two support people for labour and delivery will be allowed, with one person being able to remain with the mother for post-partum. An additional person can visit during visiting hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For patients in the neonatal intensive care unit, two parents or guardians will be allowed, but no children will be permitted.
For pediatric under the age of 16, two parents or guardians will be allowed for both inpatients and outpatients.
For end of life, two visitors will be allowed at a time.
GBHS says until further notice, visitors will still be required to show government issued photo I.D. and proof of two dose vaccination before entering any GBHS facility. Masks must also be warn at all times during the visit.
GBHS says they are looking forward to welcoming more visitors into the hospitals when it is safe to do so.