WILLEMSTAD - Starting Monday, March 30, visitors are not allowed in the Curaçao Medical Center to protect patients, family members and health workers against the spread of COVID-19.

Exceptions can be made (with specialist's permission) depending on the following cases:

* Hospitalized minors (maximum 1 family member per day)

* Terminal Patients (maximum 1 family member per day)

* Patients who need help with communication, decision-making or mobility (maximum 1 family member

per day)

* Patients who give birth (maximum 1 family member or support person per day)

The health and safety of patients, their relatives and staff remains a top priority for CMC.

The hospital thanks everyone for understanding during these challenging times. “Rest assured that our patients (your family, friends and neighbors) receive exceptional care from our excellent doctors, nurses and staff.”