SPOKANE -- While swine flu runs rampant through the Inland Northwest, Sacred Heart Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital will be further restricting visitors.
Starting November 2, children under 18 years of age will not be allowed into any patient care areas. Also, all adult visitors must be immediate family members, and are required to check in at a nurses' station. Furthermore, anyone with respiratory symptoms are not allowed into any patient care areas.
Hospital officials say these precautions are both to protect patients and staff from the flu.
Exceptions may be considered for certain individuals.
