Mayo Clinic Health System Visitor Restrictions
Mayo Clinic Health System announces additional visitor restrictions effective March 20, 2020
As Mayo Clinic Health System continues to monitor the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease),
the ongoing safety of our patients, staff and communities remains our primary focus. To protect our patients and
staff, Mayo Clinic Health System is putting additional visitor restrictions in place for our facilities in Southeast
Minnesota.
Effective at 8 p.m. on March 20, hospitalized patients will no longer be permitted to have visitors.
Compassionate exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, including births and end-of-life care,
among other specific circumstances. All visitors granted exceptions will be screened prior to entry; those who
screen positive for respiratory illness will be prohibited from visiting. No visitors under the age of 18 will be
allowed.
These visitor restrictions will remain in place until further notice. We encourage family members to
consider other ways to connect with their loved ones via phone, text, social media or video chats.
We understand that these restrictions will be difficult for patients and their loved ones. We are taking
these necessary steps to protect our patients and our staff. As always, the needs of our patients come first.
Express Care locations in Albert Lea and Austin to close temporarily due to COVID-19
ALBERT LEA and AUSTIN, Minn. — For the safety of patients and shoppers at Hy-Vee locations during the
COVID-19 virus outbreak, Mayo Clinic is temporarily closing the Express Care sites in Albert Lea and Austin
HyVee locations effective March 21, 2020.
Mayo Clinic Health System has options for care that do not require a visit to the clinic including:
Message your care team through your Patient Online Services account.
Express Care Online offers virtual care for 20 conditions. Log in to your Patient Online Services account
through the Mayo Clinic Health System website or the Mayo Clinic App. Regular hours are 8 a.m.-7
p.m., although you can access Express Care Online 24/7 year-round. If you submit your questionnaire