An update to face coverings guidance

Health and Wellbeing
Written By Ceri Venners

The prevalence of COVID-19 in our community is currently falling. The Health Board has reviewed the current situation in our hospitals and is relaxing some of the requirements to wear face coverings across our sites.

  • Our staff will continue to wear fluid repellent surgical masks when directly delivering patient care in clinical settings

  • We are strongly encouraging staff to continue to wear face coverings in all clinical areas to protect patients, many of whom are vulnerable, and each other, to continue to reduce risk

  • Staff and visitors are no longer required to wear face coverings in non-clinical areas, it is up to the individual whether they choose to wear a face covering. Non-clinical areas include coffee shops and corridors etc

We will continue to review our approach based on the current evidence as we head into winter. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Ceri Venners
Previous

Looking out for each other in the hot weather
Next

Meet the Funder: Vale Council Strong Communities Grant