UPMC requiring masks to help curb spread of respiratory illnesses
The health care system said it's bringing back masks to try and curb the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV. Patients, visitors, support persons and st
UPMC re-implements masking requirements at all hospitals and outpatient facilities
Due to a recent rise in COVID and other respiratory illnesses, UPMC is "strongly encouraging" patients and visitors to wear masks in all of its facilities.
UPMC requiring masks to fight spread of respiratory illness: Report
UPMC said that patients visitors, support persons, and staff will be required to wear masks in patient care areas.
UPMC requiring masks as respiratory viruses surge
Citing “substantial levels of respiratory illness,” UPMC is requiring people to wear masks at all of its hospitals, including Washington and Greene, and health care offices starting Wednesday. UPMC said it is bringing back masks to help curb the spread of respiratory viruses,
UPMC announces mask mandate amid spike in flu cases
UPMC is the first hospital chain in the region to require masks to be worn at all locations. According to a press release, UPMC is seeing an increase in cases of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Medical professionals including Dr. Banks agree masking up wouldn't hurt.
UPMC will require masks for patients, visitors and employees
All UPMC health system facilities, including its hospital at 1500 Highlands Drive in Warwick Township, will require facemasks starting Wednesday due to a rise in cases of respiratory viruses.
Mask Mandate Returns to UPMC Hamot as Respiratory Illness Surges
So far the other hospital systems in the area have not followed suit, but AHN Saint Vincent said they are seeing a spike in flu cases.
UPMC to require masks again as flu, viruses surge in region
People visiting UPMC hospitals and health care offices should plan on wearing a mask, effective Wednesday. Affiliates of the Pittsburgh-based health care system signaled the move on social media Monday.
Mask mandate returning to UPMC Hamot
UPMC Hamot is implementing strategic masking starting Wednesday for all patients, visitors and staff. According to the medical center, they are seeing an increase in cases of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19,
UPMC will soon require masks in all hospitals, outpatient areas due to rise in respiratory illnesses
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