UPMC brings back mask policy for all facilities

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — UPMC is reinstating its mandatory face mask policy across all of its facilities.

“ UPMC is seeing an increase in cases of respiratory viruses, including Covid, influenza and RSV ,” a UPMC spokesperson said.

Employees, patients, visitors, and everyone else in UPMC facilities will be required to wear a mask beginning Wednesday, Dec. 20.

As for when the policy will change, UPMC said they’ll continue to monitor the number of cases and adjust these protocols as the situation evolves.

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In May, UPMC dropped its mask policy after more than three years. It began when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020.

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