Sending hugs and prayers - I think you should listen to mom - or put on a mask and gown and sneak in there - that's what I did when my cousin was in a coma and they didn't know why

(I was pregnant at the time) but he was my best friend and I HAD to be there - I'm so glad I did because he didn't make it

.....I'm NOT saying your dad isn't going to make it - but feel if you take the proper precautions maybe you can visit - Doctors and nurses do it all the time and they don't catch every little thing -
I hope I'm ok for saying all this - it's your dad and if I were in your shoes I'd want to be there -
HUGS !!! And all the best to him - I hope they find out why he's so sick