Coronavirus-Related Restrictions Placed On Novant Health Visitors

VIRGINIA — The Novant Health UVA Health System is asking people who are not immediate family members to avoid visiting patients in their medical facilities as a way to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The health care system is placing restrictions even on visitors who are healthy.

Novant Health UVA Health said the decision aligns with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and in coordination with recommendations from the Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association.

The restrictions apply to Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center, Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center, Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center, and Novant Health UVA Health System Caton Merchant House.

Novant Health UVA Health is encouraging visitors to use phone calls or video chats on personal phones or mobile devices to communicate with patients.