Great River Medical Center adding more restrictions due to COVID-19

West Burlington, Ia-  As of Friday, Great River Medical Center will be adding more visitor restrictions in an effort to prevent and/or contain the spread of COVID-19.

Screenings for respiratory symptoms, recent travel and body temperature will continue.

Outpatients at the hospital for clinic, Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory appointments, and Emergency Department care may not be accompanied by a visitor except in certain circumstances.

Also, visiting will only be allowed in certain areas.

These restrictions came about as the spread of COVID-19 continues, and Des Moines County saw its first positive case just a few days ago.

To view the full statement from Great River Medical Center, click here