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Myrtle Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Grand Strand Health Reopens Visitation for All Ages
Hospital leaders say they'll keep monitoring respiratory illness trends and urge basic precautions.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:49am
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Grand Strand Health in Myrtle Beach has reopened visitation for all ages after months of limits due to RSV concerns. Hospital leaders say they'll continue watching respiratory illness trends and may adjust rules, while still encouraging handwashing and staying home when sick.
Why it matters
The reopening of visitation at Grand Strand Health is an important step in returning to normalcy for families and patients after the disruptions of the pandemic and RSV outbreaks. It reflects improving public health conditions in the Myrtle Beach area.
The details
Grand Strand Health has lifted its previous restrictions that had limited hospital visitation to adults only. The hospital is now welcoming visitors of all ages, though leaders say they will continue monitoring respiratory illness trends and may adjust the rules if needed. They are still urging basic precautions like handwashing and staying home when sick.
- Grand Strand Health reopened visitation for all ages on April 1, 2026.
The players
Grand Strand Health
A hospital system serving the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area.
The takeaway
The reopening of visitation at Grand Strand Health is a positive sign for the Myrtle Beach community, as it allows families to reunite with loved ones in the hospital. However, the hospital will remain vigilant in monitoring respiratory illness trends and may need to adjust policies if conditions change.
