Temporary visitor restrictions in effect for Memorial Health hospitals
to help prevent spread of respiratory illnesses
[December 30, 2025]
SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor
restrictions at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory
illnesses.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommended temporary
visitor restrictions due to a statewide increase in respiratory illness
including COVID-19, influenza and RSV. The restrictions apply to
inpatient units at all five Memorial Health hospitals: Decatur Memorial
Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Lincoln Memorial Hospital,
Springfield Memorial Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The
restrictions will not apply to outpatient Memorial Care locations,
including urgent or primary care and laboratory or imaging appointments.
For the safety of patients and their families as well as Memorial Health
colleagues, Memorial Health requires that hospital visits be limited to
two visitors per patient at one time, and that all visitors be 18 years
of age or older and show no signs of illness. Masks are encouraged but
not required at this time. Disposable masks will be available for
visitors upon entry.
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To help prevent the spread of illness, cover mouth when coughing or
sneezing, wash hands frequently, receive all recommended
vaccinations and wear a mask around others. Most people who suffer
from respiratory illness recover completely in one to two weeks, but
some develop serious and potentially life-threatening medical
complications, according to the IDPH.
For the most accurate and timely information on respiratory
illnesses in Illinois, including symptoms, trends and prevention,
visit the IDPH website. IDPH updates state-specific data more
quickly and consistently than national sources, making it the best
place for Illinois residents to stay informed.
https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/respiratory-disease.html
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