ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Changes have been made to Strong Memorial Hospital's visitation policy. 

It comes as the omicron BA.5 variant continues to spread.

Four visitors will be permitted throughout a patient's stay; however, only one person will be allowed to be bedside at a time.

Emergency department patients are allowed two designated visitors but must alternate who is in the room.

Women giving birth can have one support person and three designated visitors.

Medical or surgical masks are required, and cloth masks will not be allowed.

Visiting hours are from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. More information on visitor restrictions can be found here.