2-Hour Limit on Partners of New Vic Mums

2-Hour Limit on Partners of New Vic Mums
A pregnant woman holds her stomach June 7, 2006 in Sydney, Australia. Ian Waldie/Getty Images
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The partner of a new mother in Victoria can spend just two hours in hospital with their newborn under new government guidelines, but experts are calling for the decision to be reviewed.

Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced the changes to visitor rules on Wednesday in a bid to prevent the further spread of coronavirus across the state.