WALLA WALLA-Providence St. Mary has tightened up visitor restrictions due to a recent surge in Walla Walla County COVID-19 cases.

Guided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Providence St. Mary Medical Center (PSSMC) has reduced the number of visitors a hospitalized patient may see. The changes went into effect on Monday, November 9. One visitor per day will be allowed. Multiple visitors a day are temporarily prohibited.

Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 may be allowed one essential visitor or support person, with permission granted on a case-by-case basis....