Sierra View visitation restrictions in effect today

The 2025/2026 Respiratory Season is underway, and Sierra View Medical Center stated it's taking proactive measures to protect patients, visitors, and staff.

To help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as the flu, respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, and COVID-19, visiting restrictions are in place effective today and will remain until the end of the respiratory season in late spring 2026.

There will be visiting restrictions in Sierra View Medical Center’s Acute Care Units, Distinct Part/Skilled Nursing Facility, DP/SNF, and the Roger S. Good Cancer Treatment Center for v isitors under the age of 13 to protect individuals at higher risk of serious illness, including young children, adults over 65 years and those with chronic conditions or weakened immune systems.

“The annual restrictions are intended to protect vulnerable patients and reduce the spread of contagious respiratory viruses within the hospital and community,” the hospital stated. “Visitors aged 13 and older may enter permitted areas, provided they are free of fever, cough, sore throat, or other respiratory symptoms.”

The hospital urged those who are sick to stay home and avoid visiting the hospital or others if they have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, or runny nose.

The hospital also encouraged those to be vaccinated for the flue, RSV and COVID-19. The hospital added to practice good hygiene, including washing hands often, covering coughs and sneezes and avoiding touching one's face.

Sierra View offers two community health centers for those who need non-emergency care cand can't see their primary care provider:

Sierra View Academic Health Center: (559) 791-3907 | sierra-view.com/academichealthcenter; Sierra View Community Health Center in Terra Bella: (559) 544-6815 | sierra-view.com/terrabella

“Sierra View Medical Center remains committed to the safety and well-being of our patients and community,” the hospital stated. “Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during the 2025/2026 respiratory season.”

Sierra View visitation restrictions in effect today

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