VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The following is a news release from CHI Mercy Health in Valley City.

“Effective October 21st 2020, visitors are asked to stay home if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness. All visitors are required to wear a face covering and will be screened at the front desk prior to entry. No visitors under the age of 18 (exceptions may be made at the discretion of the care team).

All visitors will use the Main Entrance (Door #1) and will check in and check out at the front desk. PCU patients may have one visitor per day. This includes Acute, Observation, and Swing bed patients.  Patient and visitor must remain masked and remain in patient’s room during visitation. An additional visitor will be allowed at the time of discharge. Emergency Department, Surgery, Pain, and Ambulatory Care patients may be accompanied by one healthy adult (must remain in patient’s room). Compassionate care visitation – limited to two visitors at a time. Pediatric patients or Adult patients requiring a caregiver may have one support person with them at all times. Any visitor not complying with above rules will be asked to leave.