Mask mandate returns to North Bay hospital patient care areas

Hospitalizations from respiratory viruses prompts new masking requirement

In response to a rise in respiratory illnesses and community transmission, the North Bay Regional Health Centre has reinstated its mask mandate for all patient care areas starting today

Mask mandate returns to North Bay hospital patient care areas

The North Bay Regional Health Centre is reinstating a mask requirement in all patient care areas starting Monday, citing a rise in hospitalizations and community spread of respiratory viruses.

Masking required in patient-care areas at NBRHC

By Richard CoffinIf you’re heading to the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC), you’re required to wear a mask in all patients care areas.  The hospital put the measure in place, as of Monday (Dec. 15) because of the current level of hospitalizations from respiratory viruses and community transmission.  The policy applies to all patients, care partners, visitors, employees, physicians, volunteers and contractors.  - Advertisement -Again, mas…