Mercy Health-Youngstown is indefinitely postponing all elective procedures that require an overnight stay.

The decision goes into effect on Thursday.

The decision was made because of the increasing number of COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Several safety protocols remain in place including:

  • Temporarily reducing the number of entry points to facilities to better protect the health and safety of all who enter.
  • Visitor restrictions in place that ask people to not facilities.
  • Implementing social distancing guidelines, especially in public areas like lobbies.
  • Following PPE guidelines including wearing masks in all settings and wearing additional PPE on units where appropriate.
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