Visitor restrictions have changed in our public hospitals.
This is due to the current level of hospital demand and the level of COVID-19 transmission within the community.
- Royal Hobart Hospital – one visitor per patient per day from 2pm to 6pm – 30 mins max.
- Launceston General Hospital – one visitor per patient per day from 2pm to 6pm – 30 mins max.
- North-West Regional Hospital – one visitor per patient per day from 2.30pm to 6pm – 1 hour max.
- Mersey Community Hospital – one visitor per patient per day from 2pm to 6pm – 1 hour max.
Please DO NOT visit our hospitals if you have COVID-19 symptoms or you are unwell – unless you require urgent medical assistance.
All visitors must complete COVID-19 screening checks before entering and wear a face mask while on site.
Exemptions to these visitor times are at the discretion of the nurse-in-charge.