"Beacon Health System Implements Mask Mandate and Visitor Restrictions in Hospitals"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WNDU
Beacon Health System has implemented visitor restrictions and a masking requirement for all hospital visitors due to a significant increase in respiratory illnesses, including flu A, flu B, COVID-19, and RSV cases. Two masked visitors per patient are allowed at a time, and masks are mandatory when visiting patients and in areas with vulnerable patients. The restrictions aim to protect both patients and staff from unnecessary exposure to respiratory viruses, while masks remain optional at other Beacon locations.