Overnight Hilo Medical Center experienced an influx of COVID patients from six patients to 12 requiring hospitalization, all unvaccinated.

The hospital, which has been very busy the past few months is nearing full capacity with limited beds available. The Emergency Department is also is extremely busy.

The hospital is seeing a large spike of patients needing testing, examination and treatment for COVID. Given this situation, the Hilo Medical Center Emergency Department, has implemented a NO VISITOR POLICY for the Emergency Department until further notice. Exceptions include pediatric patients 18 years and below, and for highly critical, end-of-life situations.

Regular visiting hours from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm for inpatient visitors remains in place for now, but the hospital is assessing the need to modify polices over the next few days as they manage the current COVID outbreak among their unvaccinated population.

Please continue to encourage your loved one to get vaccinated.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

  • Emergency Department: No visitors- Exceptions include pediatric patients 18 years and below, and highly critical, end-of-life situations- Inpatient Units
  • During daily visiting hours, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, visitors are not allowed to bring outside food and beverages
  • Eating and drinking in patient rooms are not allowed
  • Masks must be worn at all times

HILO MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE (as of 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021)

  • 12 COVID-positive patients in the hospital, all unvaccinated, zero in ICU.

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