Rochester Regional Health Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid Surge in Respiratory Illnesses

Rochester Regional Health has temporarily reinstated a mask mandate across all clinical settings, including hospitals, ambulatory practices, and long-term and home care, due to a surge in respiratory illnesses. The policy, affecting visitors, patients, and staff, takes effect immediately and is expected to last about one month following a record-breaking spike in influenza cases statewide.

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