Mercy announces they are lifting most visitor restrictions the healthcare organization implemented amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors will no longer be screened upon entry into a Mercy facility, with an exception for isolated COVID-positive patients.
Medical-grade masks will still be required to be worn inside all facilities. Mercy said they will continue to provide medical masks.
(Story by Connor Wilson, Ozarks First)
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