Hospital brings back face masks 'in all clinical areas' as Covid cases rise

Rob Andrews & Isabelle Bates

2 July 2024 at 11:55 pm·1-min read

Face coverings are being reintroduced at a Midlands hospital — -Credit: (Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)

A hospital in the Midlands has brought back face coverings 'in all clinical areas' as Covid cases are on the rise. The masks reduce the risk of the virus spreading and were compulsory during parts of the pandemic.

And now University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) NHS Trust has reinforced their use this week. The new rule is in place at Royal Stoke University Hospital and Stafford's County Hospital.

If cases of Covid continue to rise, visiting times could be restricted once again and anyone with coronavirus symptoms should stay away from the hospital, StokeonTrentLive reports. An increase in cases was seen during June, A spokesperson for Royal Stoke said.

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They added: "Multiple variants of Covid-19 continue to circulate in the population during all seasons and UHNM has noticed an increase during June. As a result, we are re-introducing the wearing of fluid resistant surgical masks in all our clinical areas.

"Patients and visitors will also be required to wear a mask when in clinical areas at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital. Entrances to all wards and clinical areas will have masks and hand gel available for staff, patients and visitors to wear. This guidance will be regularly reviewed and updated based on the community prevalence of Covid-19."

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