Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System is restricting patient visitations through the holidays because of increased influenza activity.
What you should know:
1. Duke will not allow more than two visitors per patient at a time at any Duke facility, including its ASCs and physician clinics. The visitors must also be flu-symptom-free unless they're seeking medical care.
2. Children under 12 will be barred from all Duke facilities, unless a physician gives prior approval.
3. The restrictions go into effect Dec. 20 at noon.
4. Duke officials will review the restrictions once the state's influenza activity decreases.