visiting family

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.

The bill marks a victory for family advocates who say separation during the pandemic took a harsh toll on their loved ones in hospitals and long-term care facilities.

To contain the spread of COVID, hospitals and nursing homes barred visits, but the separation and isolation took a toll on patients and families. Now, some states are trying to ensure access.

Lawmakers are considering proposals to provide families more access to their loved ones in hospitals and long-term care facilities. They want to address isolation patients endured as a result of restrictions implemented to prevent the spread of COVID.

We want to hear how pandemic visitation restrictions affected your family.

In addition to such things as travel bans , sports being shut down , and school closures , coronavirus has led Governor DeSantis to place a 30-day ban...