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 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 says masks recommended at hospitals and outpatient areas
: Masks are no longer required, but recommended to be worn in all UPMC hospitals and outpatient areas.The updated language was posted on UPMC's website and social media Wednesday, the same day that the mask requirement had been set to begin.
UPMC reinstates mandatory masking at all of its hospitals, doctors offices. What to know
"UPMC is seeing an increase in cases of respiratory viruses, including Covid, influenza and RSV," UPMC officials said in a statement. "To protect the health and safety of our employees, patients and visitors,
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 Reinstates Mask Mandates As Respiratory Illnesses Surge across US
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the largest hospital systems in the United States, is reinstating mask mandates in response to rising cases of respiratory illnesses driven by multiple viruses.
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 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.
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.
Masks will be required this week at UPMC facilities
With a surge in sicknesses around the Pittsburgh region, UPMC is requiring masks be worn in all of its hospitals and outpatient areas beginning on Wednesday.
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