Masks required at local hospitals amid rise in flu and Covid-19
By The Editor
12th Jan 2023 | Local News
Local hospitals, including West Mid, Teddington Memorial and Kingston, all require visitors to wear masks amid rising flu cases and Covid-19.
West Mid has taken to social media to remind patients and visitors of the need for masks in both clinical and non-clinical areas, despite the fact government advice is confusing on the issue and there are questions over their effectiveness.
It said: "Due to rising numbers of COVID-19, flu and other respiratory illness, we have reinstated mask-wearing in all areas.
"We ask that all staff, patients and visitors wear face masks in all areas—clinical and non-clinical."
The official policy states: "In light of significant rising numbers of COVID-19, flu and other respiratory illness, we have taken the difficult decision today to reinstate mask-wearing in all areas.
"We ask that all staff, patients and visitors wear face masks in all areas—clinical and non-clinical—throughout our hospitals and clinics.
"Unless you are medically exempt, please wear a face mask at all times, and maintain social distancing and good hand hygiene. This will help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other winter viruses, protecting our patients and staff."
Similar policies apply at both Teddington Memorial and Kingston Hospital.
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