Good Samaritan Hospital Bans Visiting Children During Measles Outbreak

Good Samaritan Hospital, used by many in the Rockland Jewish Community, has banned all children and minors under the age of 18 from visiting the Hospital unless seeking treatment.

by Monsey.info

Good Samaritan Hospital, one of the hospitals used by the people of Rockland County, has announced new rules as the measles outbreak continues to spread.

With nearly 200 hundred confirmed measles cases in Rockland County, the hospital has banned all children and minors under the age of 18 from visiting the hospital unless they are coming to receive medical treatment.

“Due to the continuing measles outbreak in Rockland County, all visitors under the age of 18 are restricted from entering Good Samaritan Hospital,” said Helen Guss, director of communications. “These restrictions were implemented because the safety of our patients, visitors, and workforce is our top priority.

“This does not apply to those seeking treatment. In addition, New York State Department of Health requires proof of immunization to measles for all healthcare personnel.”

Most of the reported cases of measles have been in unvaccinated children under the age of 18.