PATIENTS and visitors are being encouraged to wear face masks when visiting all hospitals in North Wales.
From tomorrow (Monday, 3 August), all visitors and patients going into hospitals across North Wales are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings or masks.
Face coverings are different to face masks in that they can be homemade, made of cloth, and be reusable. If a patient or visitor does not have a face covering when they come into the hospital, a facemask will be available and offered by a member of staff on arrival.
(Mrs H and some friends are making face masks for Ysbyty Gwynedd after they made an appeal)
“We have taken the decision to actively encourage the wearing of face coverings, or face masks, for all staff and patients in the public or communal areas of our hospitals.
“Evidence has shown that people infected with COVID-19 can have very mild or no respiratory symptoms and can transmit the virus to others without being aware, so it is important that we take steps to reduce the risk of transmission.
“We want the safest possible environment for our patients and visitors and we will be taking extra steps to ensure social distancing and encouraging the use of hand sanitisers on entering and leaving the hospital.”
Hospital visiting is still strictly limited to control the spread of COVID-19. For more information visit:
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/health-advice/covid-19-patient-advice/hospital-visiting-suspended/ ref Pioneer