Jackson, Tennessee – Due to declining volumes of hospitalizations due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and increasing numbers of vaccinated individuals in the community, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital will begin relaxing visitation policies effective May 3, 2021. The revised policy will be as follows:

· Non-covid-19 patients may have up to two visitors in most areas.

· Visitors must be 16 years of age or older.

· COVID-19 patients may NOT have visitors.

· All visitors will still go through screening processes upon entry and masks are required.

“We continue to evaluate our visitation policies on an ongoing basis, and we are happy to be able to relax the restrictions slightly in an effort to provide a comforting environment for our patients,” said Deann Thelen, CEO of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

The hospital reserves the right to further restrict visitation to facilities as the situation changes.

The hospital will continue to provide updates as necessary. Follow the organization on social media or visit www.wth.org for updates.