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COVID-19: Joseph Brant easing limits for visitors, but hospital’s vaccination requirement remains
Ontario institutions nixing proof of vaccination against COVID-19 policies March 1, Burlington’s top hospital says it will hanging on to theirs for visitors beyond March 1.In a release on Tuesday, Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) said it’s reducing limits on who can be an essential care partner (ECP) and a visitor and how many can be at a patients side, but not relinquishing it’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement.“As we gradually plan for the resumption of surgical care in the coming months, we will continue to place the highest priority on the safety of our patients and healthcare workers, who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic,” said Eric Vandewall, president and CEO, in an release on Tuesday.UPDATE: As Ontario moves into the next phase of re-opening, we are updating our Essential Care Partner policy, appreciating the important role that loved ones play in the well-being of patients. Our mandatory vaccination policy remains unchanged.