Temporary Visitor Restrictions in Effect for Memorial Health Hospitals
to Help Prevent Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
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 [December 27, 2024]
SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor
restrictions effective Dec. 27 at its five hospitals to curb the spread
of respiratory illnesses.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommended temporary
visitor restrictions due to a statewide increase in respiratory illness
including COVID-19, influenza and RSV. The restrictions apply to
inpatient units at all five Memorial Health hospitals: Decatur Memorial
Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Hospital,
Springfield Memorial Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The
restrictions will not apply to outpatient Memorial Care locations,
including urgent or primary care and laboratory or imaging appointments.
For the safety of patients and their families as well as Memorial Health
colleagues, Memorial Health requires that hospital visits be limited to
two visitors per patient at one time, and that all visitors be 18 years
of age or older and show no signs of illness. Masks are encouraged but
not required at this time. Disposable masks will be available for
visitors upon entry.
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To help prevent the spread of illness, cover your mouth when
coughing or sneezing, wash your hands frequently, receive all
recommended vaccinations and wear a mask around others. Most people
who suffer from respiratory illness recover completely in one to two
weeks, but some people develop serious and potentially
life-threatening medical complications, according to the IDPH.
For additional information about respiratory illnesses, including
symptoms and prevention, visit the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention website at cdc.gov.
[Anne Davis
Memorial Health Media Relations]
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