Newark Beth Israel Has Some Visiting Restrictions Due To Flu

NEWARK, NJ — According to state Department of Health statistics, the number of flu cases in New Jersey have more than doubled this season, jumping from 1,507 in 2016-17 to 3,189 in 2017-18.

The number of flu cases has impacted the visitation policies at several New Jersey hospitals, some of which are screening every visitor — regardless of age — for cold or flu symptoms before they even walk in the door.

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So what’s the policy at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center? Patch reached out to the hospital, which provided the following reply.

“Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has seen an approximately 35% increase in flu cases as compared to last year. In response to our moderately severe flu season, we have limited visitors to people 15 years of age or older, and we only allow two visitors at the bedside at a time."

For the full flu restrictions at Newark Beth Israel visit: https://www.rwjbh.org/newark-beth-israel-medical-center/patients-visitors/hospital-visiting-hours/

Also for RWJBarnabas Health Guidelines for the entire hospital system: https://www.rwjbh.org/patients-visitors/flu-visitation-guidelines/

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