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FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Dec. 27, 2023 – Cape Fear Valley Health is updating its masking policy due to the increased volume of respiratory infections including flu, RSV and COVID-19 in the community. As of Thursday, Dec. 28, all patients and visitors in the emergency department waiting rooms will be required to wear a mask.
Visitors will not be allowed in the Adult Emergency Department waiting room unless the patient is 65 years old or older, or is cognitively impaired, regardless of age. Those patients may have one visitor with them at a time in the waiting room or triage. For other patients, one visitor will be allowed once the patient has been assigned a room. In the Pediatric Emergency Department, one parent/guardian will be permitted in the waiting room with the child and two parents/guardians are allowed once the child is placed in a room.
Even in the above situations, we kindly request visitors with symptoms of a fever or respiratory illness symptoms, including cough or shortness of breath, remain home. This precautionary measure is crucial to maintaining the health and well-being of our patients, visitors, and staff.
The public’s cooperation and understanding in adhering to these updated masking policies are greatly appreciated. Cape Fear Valley Health remains committed to providing a secure and supportive environment for all individuals seeking care.
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