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 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 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 Wednesday, has now said that the requirement announcement was a “miscommunication.”
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 now recommending, not requiring masks at all facilities amid respiratory illness surge
Masks are recommended in inpatient care facilities, like hospitals outpatient centers, urgent care and senior living facilities.
Masking recommended, not required in UPMC facilities despite initial guidance
After posting to social media that masking would be required, UPMC redacted its statement and said no mask mandate will go into effect.
UPMC requiring masks to help curb spread of respiratory illnesses
UPMC said it's bringing back masks to try and curb the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV.
UPMC re-implements masking requirements at all hospitals and outpatient facilities
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