Pediatric patients can only have one support person, which means parents and guardians have to choose who stays, and they can't take alternating shifts. The hospital said it's following guidance from public health, and the no-visitor policy will have to be in place until the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. (Robert Short/CBC)Elliott Rose said these are exceptional circumstances, and the hospital is acknowledging that it's very stressful for families. Those patients and their support person are being isolated in their rooms as much as possible, Elliott Rose said. Elliott Rose said it's been emotional for staff who have to enforce the rules, knowing it will protect the greater population.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2020 19:52 UTC