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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has resumed limited visiting in most inpatient areas.<\/p>

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In August, inpatient visiting was suspended in response to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the community.<\/p>\n

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One visitor at a time is allowed in the patient\u2019s room and must remain in the patient\u2019s room during the entire visit.<\/p>

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