Hospital bosses have urged patients, staff and visitors to wear surgical face masks to combat a surge in flu cases. A spokesperson for Southmead Hospital in north Bristol said they have seen a ...

"We're seeing an increase in flu cases in our hospitals and wearing a mask is an effective way to prevent yourself from catching or spreading the virus. "If someone brings flu into a hospital ...

Rush University Medical Center, in a note on its website, said visitors and staff must wear hospital-approved masks in some areas, citing increased levels of COVID-19 and other respiratory ...

I should have a mask on right now,” said Michelle Falco of Bridgeport. “I think it should be mandatory on both ends.” The hospital cited levels of flu, COVID, and RSV not seen since last winter.

A Derbyshire hospital has brought in new face mask rules in a number of departments amid a rise in flu cases. Bosses at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital re-introduced mask wearing for all staff ...

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Staff caring for patients in Jersey's hospital are again wearing medical face masks due to an increase in people being admitted with respiratory illnesses, the Health Department has said.