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Visiting Katherine Hospital

Changes to hospital visits

No visitors, volunteers or non-essential external contractors will be allowed on site until further notice.

Exceptions are in place for carers, special circumstances and a support person for birthing women. Contact the nurse ward manager to arrange. You must wear a mask if you have an exemption.

Visiting hours for Katherine Hospital are restricted from 10am to 12 noon and 5pm to 7pm each day, except for maternity and paediatrics.

Only two visitors are allowed per patient per visiting session.

You can request exemptions to these visiting rules from ward managers in special circumstances, such as palliative care.

Masks are encouraged for all visitors.

Please do not visit if you are unwell, waiting for a COVID-19 test result or are required to self-isolate.

You can be refused entry to wards if you are intoxicated.

To help you locate the right area use the detailed map of the hospital below.

Katherine Hospital map - JPG version JPG (843.6 KB)
Katherine Hospital map - PDF version PDF (381.1 KB)

Visiting during a COVID-19 lockdown or lockout

Visiting arrangements at Northern Territory hospitals are restricted during lockdowns and lockouts to keep patients, staff and the community safe.