NEW AT NOON EFFECTIVE TOMORROW, MASKS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED AT ALL UPMC FACILITIES. A SPOKESPERSON FOR UPMC TELLS PITTSBURGH’S ACTION NEWS FOUR. THIS IS DUE TO A CONTINUED DECREASE IN COVID 19, FLU AND RSV CASES AND HOSPITALIZATIONS
UPMC is losing its masks requirement
Up to date: 1:01 PM EST Feb 28, 2024
UPMC stated it’s going to now not require mask to be worn in its amenities, beginning Thursday.”This can be a results of a sustained lower in COVID-19, influenza and RSV transmission and folks being hospitalized,” UPMC leader clinical officer Dr. Donald Yealy stated in a observation. “Every virus remains to be found in our communities and will infect, developing difficulties for some. Team of workers, sufferers, improve individuals and guests are nonetheless inspired to put on mask, and a few particular location might require overlaying.”The masks requirement went into impact on Dec. 20. At the moment, UPMC stated it made the verdict on account of a upward thrust in breathing viruses, together with COVID-19, the flu and RSV.
PITTSBURGH — UPMC stated it’s going to now not require mask to be worn in its amenities, beginning Thursday.”This can be a results of a sustained lower in COVID-19, influenza and RSV transmission and folks being hospitalized,” UPMC leader clinical officer Dr. Donald Yealy stated in a observation. “Every virus remains to be found in our communities and will infect, developing difficulties for some. Team of workers, sufferers, improve individuals and guests are nonetheless inspired to put on mask, and a few particular location might require overlaying.”
The masks requirement went into impact on Dec. 20. At the moment, UPMC stated it made the verdict on account of a upward thrust in breathing viruses, together with COVID-19, the flu and RSV.
