Butler Memorial Hospital revised its visitation policy as Butler County saw more COVID-19 deaths reported by both Butler Health System and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Butler Memorial Hospital revised its visitation policy as Butler County saw more COVID-19 deaths reported by both Butler Health System and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

“This is out of an abundance of caution,” said Dr. John Love, a infectious disease specialist with BHS.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Butler Memorial returned to a no-visitation policy, which it had done in the spring. The restrictions have some exceptions.

In most exceptions, only one visitor is allowed, and these exceptions include cases in which a parent or designee is required, or in the case in which someone cannot take care of themselves after their visit, such as a procedure or surgery.

Entrance hours have also been shifted. The Tower entrance will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday. The Brady Street entrance will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on Saturday and Sunday.

On Wednesday, BHS reported three new COVID-19 deaths at Butler Memorial Hospital, one that occurred late Monday and two on Wednesday.

From its report Friday until Wednesday, the hospital has reported 10 deaths, although the county of residence of these patience was not listed in the report.

This is a breaking news report — for more information about Wednesday's COVID-19 numbers, pick up Thursday's Butler Eagle or subscribe online.