COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions
MASKING REQUIREMENTS
Effective April 9, 2024: Masking at GBGH is now optional in most circumstances. Masks continue to be available at the hospital’s entrances.
FAMILY PRESENCE
Family presence is an important part of patient-centred care at GBGH. GBGH has returned to 24/7 Family Presence, enabling visitors to see their loved ones in hospital at any time.
- If you are visiting a patient between the following hours, you must enter the hospital through the Emergency department
- Monday – Friday: 8 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
- If visiting during these times, you will be asked to provide your name to the Emergency department Registration Clerk who will inform the unit of your visitation
- You will be escorted to the unit you’re visiting
All visitors must continue to:
- Self-screen for symptoms, as per the posted signage
COVID-19 policies are subject to change based on the status of the pandemic within the region GBGH serves.
When a unit is in outbreak, visitation on that unit is limited to essential caregivers only. Please contact the unit you are visiting for more information.
Visitor Screening
For the safety of visitors, patients and our team members, GBGH still asks that you please self-screen for the following symptoms of illness:
- Fever and/or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Decrease or loss of sense of taste or smell
As well as two or more of:
- Runny nose / nasal congestion
- Headache
- Extreme fatigue
- Sore throat
- Muscle aches / joint pain
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea)
All visitors must comply with hand hygiene practices.
Visitor guidelines are subject to change based on the status of the pandemic within the region GBGH serves.
Virtual visitation options are still encouraged where possible (please see below).
Virtual Visits
To use the virtual visitation service, please click here.
The hospital anticipates having this service continue beyond the pandemic for loved ones who are unable to visit.