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Corewell Health Limits Visitors Amid Respiratory Illness Surge

1/30/2025

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In response to a surge in respiratory illnesses, Corewell Health in Grand Rapids has tightened visitor restrictions at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Effective immediately, only two visitors are permitted during the day and one overnight. Patients may experience longer wait times and unconventional bed placements as the hospital emphasizes the importance of precautions to curb the spread of illness.

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In response to a surge in respiratory illnesses, Corewell Health in Grand Rapids has tightened visitor restrictions at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Effective immediately, only two visitors are permitted during the day and one overnight. Patients may experience longer wait times and unconventional bed placements as the hospital emphasizes the importance of precautions to curb the spread of illness.