Beginning Wednesday, March 15, SSM Health will no longer require all patients and visitors to wear face masks in its health care facilities, according to a report from the Wisconsin State Journal.
Federal health emergency policies related to COVID-19 are scheduled to expire May 11, which prompted the decision to loosen mask requirements. SSM Health will continue screening patients and requiring masks for those with known or suspected COVID-19 infections, as well as anyone experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory infection. Masks will be provided for patients who need them.
UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter still have mask requirements for patients and visitors for the time being.
