Kaweah Health Medical Center to allow visitors for COVID positive patients

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- For the first time during the pandemic, Kaweah Health Medical Center is updating its visitor guidelines for COVID-19 patients.

COVID-positive patients in the ICU will be allowed one visitor each day.

They can visit up to twice a day for an hour from 10 am to 11 am and 8 pm to 9 pm.

These visitors must be vaccinated, but booster shots are not required.

They will be provided a mask, face shield or goggles, gloves, and a gown to wear during their visit.