Masking requirements return to health-care settings

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that masking is temporarily required in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including congregate living and long-term care facilities, effective Tuesday, October 29, at 8:00 a.m.

Updated masking requirements in clinical areas apply to visitors/support persons, clients, patients (outpatient clinics and emergency departments) and health-care workers.

Health-care facilities seeing an increase in respiratory illness, these updated masking requirements are put in place to help reduce the spread of infection. NL Health Services will continue to monitor epidemiology, hospitalizations and outbreaks and masking guidelines will be re-evaluated by March 31, 2025.

Self-screening for COVID-19/respiratory illness remains in effect and physical distancing is encouraged where possible.