No-Visitor Policies In Hospitals: More Harm Than Good?

The coronavirus pandemic has forced everyone to quickly adapt to a new reality and as a consequence, hospital patients and their families have struggled with their mental health. Under usual circumstances, hospital visitors are welcome to visit patients, in order to support them through their medical troubles. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous hospitals have developed “no-visitor" policies, in an attempt to limit contact between hospital staff, patients and the public. There is limited evidence that supports the spread of COVID-19 by visitors within hospitals, with proper…