Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are reintroducing the mandatory wearing of facemasks after an increase in the rates of winter respiratory infections over recent weeks.
Facemasks will be reintroduced to be worn by all visitors, patients and staff, unless exempt, from Monday, 14 November.
A statement on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board website said: “We know it is important for our patients to receive visits from their loved ones. As a Health Board, we expect the support and respect of our visitors to maintain the safety of our patients by following the visiting measures in place at the time.”
When to wear facemasks
From Monday, 14 November, it is mandatory for all visitors, patients and staff, unless exempt, to wear facemasks provided in all healthcare settings including:
- Ysbyty Gwynedd, Glan Clwyd Hospital and Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- All community hospitals across north Wales, including outpatients appointments
- GP Practices
- Health centres
- Pharmacies
- Masks will be available at the entrances to all health care settings.
Visiting arrangements are not changing at present.
The Health Board added: “Transmission rates can change rapidly and it is important that you check with the ward / department before visiting.”
To see the full visiting guidelines, visit: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/services/hospitals/hospital-information/hospital-visiting1/general-visiting/
