BUFFALO (WBEN) - In response to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases across Western New York, Catholic Health is temporarily suspending visitations at its hospitals and long term care facilities effective November 13.
According to a release, Catholic Health made the decision in consultation with its Infection Control specialists and with the support of the New York State Department of Health.
"While we are not required to suspend visitations at this time, we think it is the prudent thing to do based on what we are seeing in the community," said Mark Sullivan, President & CEO of Catholic Health. "Throughout this pandemic, our first obligation has been to ensure we provide the safest environment for our caregivers and all those entrusted to our care."
This temporary visitation policy applies to the following Catholic Health facilities:
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Sisters of Charity Hospital and its St. Joseph Campus
Father Baker Manor
McAuley Residence
Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV
