BILOXI, Miss. -- Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) is focused on protecting our Veterans and staff as VA responds to COVID-19.

All VHA facilities continue to have limited access into the facilities to mitigate exposure and transmission of COVID-19 to our patient population.

Out of an abundance of caution, and to help protect our Veterans, staff and visitors, GCVHCS continues the implemented enhanced visitor restrictions including:

• Visitors under the age of 18, including infants, are not permitted
• No visitors will be allowed to wait in common areas (canteen areas, waiting rooms, vending areas, etc.)
• Only one visitor per Veteran is allowed for Veterans who require assistance to get to and from an appointment, providing support to inpatient Veterans in palliative or hospice care, and Veterans who are having major procedures

GCVHCS is sensitive to the separation this restriction causes our patients and their loved ones, but we believe this measure of protection is essential at this time.

You can stay up to date on the latest news regarding COVID-19 at the VA's Coronavirus website.