Columbus Regional Healthcare limits visitors under 12 and mandates masks for all to curb flu, RSV, and COVID-19 spread.

Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville, North Carolina, has restricted visitors under 12 and requires all visitors to wear masks throughout the facility, including in specialized departments, due to a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases. The measures, effective immediately, aim to protect patients from exposure to respiratory illnesses during a period of heightened virus activity. The hospital emphasized patient safety and asked for public cooperation to help prevent infections and reduce strain on healthcare resources.