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UPMC revises new mask policy, no longer mandatory but 'strongly encouraged'
UPMC officials did not say why they revised the policy, which originally stated "everyone in our health-care facilities will wear effective masks."
UPMC says masks will be required at hospitals and outpatient areas
UPMC is bringing back a mask requirement, saying, "We are currently seeing substantial levels of respiratory illness due to several viruses."
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 reinstates mandatory masking at all of its hospitals, doctors offices. What to know
UPMC is once again requiring patients, staff and visitors to wear face masks at its hospitals and medical offices due to a rising number of flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases. The policy takes effect Wednesday and includes all UPMC facilities, including UPMC Hamot.
UPMC walks back mask requirements
Two days after issuing a mask mandate for its facilities, UPMC has softened its language stating masks are recommended, not required. On Monday, UPMC issued a statement that masks would be required for people in all its facilities in an attempt to curb the spread of respiratory viruses.
UPMC will soon require masks in all hospitals, outpatient areas due to rise in respiratory illnesses
PITTSBURGH — UPMC said that it will soon require all patients, visitors, support persons and staff to wear masks in its patient care areas due to a rise in respiratory illnesses. Masks will be required in all UPMC hospitals and outpatient areas starting on Feb. 12, according to a Facebook post on the Children’s Community Pediatrics page.
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 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 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 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.
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New masking guidelines at UPMC effective Feb. 12
UPMC North Central Pa., has released new masking guidelines today. As of Wednesday, Feb. 12, it is recommended for all people ...
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UPMC health system backtracks on facemask requirement
The UPMC health system, which announced this week that facemasks would be required at all of its facilities starting today, ...