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WALLA WALLA – Providence St. Mary Medical has placed restrictions on visitors due to the widespread flu in the Walla Walla area.

Visitors must be either members of the immediate family or individuals age 18 or older.

An exception is in the Birth Center where healthy siblings under 18 may visit, but must report to the nurse’s station before proceeding to Mom’s room so they can be assessed and given masks to wear for the duration of the visit.

All patients are restricted to two visitors at a time in the hospital. This means two visitors, total, in the entire hospital building. The inte...