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Ochsner changes visitor policy amid COVID spike, will require masks in hospitals

2 years 9 months 4 days ago Wednesday, July 21 2021 Jul 21, 2021 July 21, 2021 6:24 PM July 21, 2021 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - Ochsner, one of Louisiana's largest health providers, became the latest hospital network to adjust its visitation policy as new coronavirus cases surge. 

According to the update guidelines, everyone must wear a mask inside Ochsner Health facilities, with the exception of children under the age of 2. Those who don't comply with the policy or who show signs of a respiratory infection will be asked to leave.

Visitors will also be asked to social distance inside Ochsner facilities. 

You can read the full list of updated policies here

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