"BHS Updates Health Protocols with Renewed Mask Mandate and Visitor Rules"
Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has reinstated mandatory masking for staff, patients, and visitors due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. The new policy, which also includes updated visitation guidelines, affects various BHS facilities and will commence on January 3. This decision follows a period of relaxed measures after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency in May. Regular reviews of these guidelines are planned to ensure community safety.