CaroMont Health and Atrium Health are limiting hospital visitors due to a significant increase in respiratory illnesses across the Carolinas.

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple health care providers announced visitor restrictions at hospitals across the Charlotte area due to a significant rise in flu and RSV cases. 

CaroMont Regional Medical Center, CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont and CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Mount Holly will implement these restrictions starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9. 

All visitors must meet the following conditions: 

Be 13 or olderHave no symptoms of respiratory illness, including flu, RSV or COVID-19Comply with all guidance related to infection control processes and follow directions from hospital staff members

These temporary measures are in place to protect patients and will remain until respiratory illnesses begin to decrease. 

Atrium Health is also implementing temporary visitor restrictions at hospitals, emergency departments, rehab facilities, hospice centers and infusion clinics. Atrium’s restrictions will take effect on Wednesday, Dec. 10. 

Masks will be required in Atrium locations where patient care is provided, as well as waiting areas. 

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