PICKENS — Beginning on Monday, one visitor or support person is now allowed in the AnMed Health Emergency Department (ED) with each patient.

The system has also begun allowing one support person for doctor office visits and outpatient procedures.

For the safety of patients and staff, AnMed Health’s visitor restrictions remain unchanged and in place at all AnMed Health inpatient locations. Everyone entering the building — patients, support persons and staff — must wear a mask or face-covering. Those who do not have a mask may use an alternative such as a bandana, scarf or other cloth face-covering.