Visitor Restriction at Falls Hospital

Individuals under the age of 18 are being prohibited from visiting Rainy River Medical Centre in the Falls unless they need medical care.

CEO Brian Long says the temporary restriction is aimed at curbing the spread of both the seasonal and H1N1 flu at its facility.

Long says visitor restrictions are in line with policies at other health care organizations throughout the state.

Meantime, the Minnesota Department of Health has set up a free phone-based flu-line for people with questions about the flu and whether they should receive medical aid.

That number is 1-866-259-4655 and is staffed 24-hours a day.