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Augusta Health, citing stabilizing COVID-19 rates, adjusts visitation policy

Rebecca Barnabi

Augusta HealthAugusta Health’s visitation policy changes Monday in response to stabilizing COVID-19 rates in the community. Minors under age 18 who are well will be permitted as visitors as of today, accompanied by an adult, to see non-COVID patients.

All visitors two years old and older must wear a mask inside Augusta Health facilities. The full policy is available here.

According to Augusta Health, total vaccine doses reached 119,149 as of July 9; 47, 589 administered at Augusta Health and 27,253 boosters.

Upcoming vaccination clinics in Waynesboro on Lew Dewitt Boulevard:

  • Tuesday, July 12 from 3 pm – 6 pm.  Pfizer for ages 12 and older and Moderna for ages 18 and older.
  • Friday, July 15 from 9 am – 12 noon.  Pfizer for ages 12 and older and Moderna for ages 18 and older.
  • Wednesday, July 20 from 9 am – 12 noon.  Pfizer for ages 12 and older and Moderna for ages 18 and older.
  • Friday, July 22 from 9 am – 12 noon.  Pfizer for ages 12 and older and Moderna for ages 18 and older.

Appointments may be made online here.

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