HUTCHINSON, Kan. —Hutchinson Regional Medical Center announced Sunday evening that they are now closed to all visitors effective immediately due to the potential spread of COVID-19.
No visitors will be allowed access to the hospital. Any exception to these new rules will be handled on a case-by-case basis with provisions possible for end-of-life and pediatric situations.
The Emergency Department will remain open but will be restricted to patients seeking emergency care and physicians only.
Ken Johnson, President and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Systems explains.
"The COVID-19 virus poses an unprecedented threat to the health of our community. We acknowledge this will be stressful to our patients and their families, but it is necessary to protect the health of our patients, providers and staff. During this trying time, we ask everyone to treat others with patience and grace as we overcome these challenges."
The order by the hospital went into effect at 7 p.m. Sunday evening.