VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Kaweah Health in Visalia is updating its visitor policy, allowing patients to have better bedside support.

The hospital system says visitors can now remain overnight with their loved ones.

Those guests must be at least 18 years old and must check in to get a special badge before the doors lock at 9 pm.

Re-entry is not allowed after 9 pm.

Children are also allowed to visit patients, as long as an adult accompanies anyone age 15 and under at all times.

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