Why do hospitals have visiting hours end at 6pm but bars can stay open until much later?

Why is it that COVID risk suddenly rises at 6pm in a hospital ( even when patient is actually dying). But COVID risk in bars only increases after 10 pm?

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Doomflower · 41-45, M

The process of cleaning is pretty intense. The staff need time and space to do things and visitors are in the way. After 8 or 10 hours of visitors the ward is a petri dish.

Amicus · 56-60, F

Thanks. That is helpful @Doomflower