UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it is requiring masking in all patient-care areas and for all visitors beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4.
MVHS cited high community transmission levels of COVID-19 in Oneida County and surrounding areas as tracked by its infection-prevention team for necessitating the masking requirement.
At Wynn Hospital, all visitors and outpatients, staff in patient-care areas, and patients outside of their rooms will need to wear a mask, according to a news release from the health-care system. Patients do not need to wear a mask in their rooms.
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At the Faxton Campus, Medical Arts, Center for Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Service, and Medical Group practices, all staff and patients, along with anyone accompanying them, must wear a mask unless in a private office or break room.
