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 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.
UPMC announces mask mandate amid spike in flu cases
Banks and Kravec agree flu shots are still available this season. The UPMC mask mandate formally goes into effect on Wednesday.
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.
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,
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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