(KNZA)--Effective April 2, Hiawatha Community Hospital is restricting hospital access on weekends.  

Due to continued visitor restrictions and efforts to minimize foot traffic through the hospital, Hospital Administrator John Broberg said the main lobby doors will now be locked on weekends from 7:00 Friday evening until 7:00 Monday morning.

Broberg said patients coming in for services or approved visitors will need to enter through the Emergency Department doors.  Everyone entering will be screened by emergency department staff.