Tamara Webb is currently expecting her first child and is due to welcome her baby girl in August. But like many other pregnant mothers, certain measures are worrying and disappointing considering that the country will be returning to normal on Friday.
She noted that as from tomorrow, gatherings with a maximum of 75 people are allowed and “everything is practically opening,” but “visiting hours at Materdei are NOT ALLOWED.”
She also said that this includes “fathers after their partner has given birth. If she’s there with her newborn for a week, that’s how long he has to wait to see them both. But! Don’t worry, he can go have a nice dinner with friends or hey, even attend a party under 70ppl before they both come home,” she says.
Mater Dei’s visiting hours as per the health website reads: “As part of our robust COVID19 prevention and control, we are temporarily suspending our visiting hours. These restrictions may be difficult for patients and their loved ones, but Mater Dei Hospital is taking these necessary steps to protect patients and staff. This policy is temporary and is being done to safeguard the health of our patients.” The notice was lasted updated on 27th April and “all information accurate at this time.”
“This policy does not apply when visiting children and in other extraordinary situations. In these circumstances, our nursing staff will advise relatives accordingly,” it says. A representative at Mater Dei indeed confirmed that no visitors are allowed in at the moment.