12/11/2025
As a result of a predicted increase in influenza, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses in our community, Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) IS updating its masking protocols.
Effective Monday, December 15th at 12:01 a.m., employees, professional staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks when within two metres of any patient. Additional personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gowns and eye protection, may be required for specific patients as additional precautions, or when a unit is experiencing an outbreak. Signage will be posted on these rooms or units to inform all those who enter about PPE requirements.
We also recommend that visitors mask when within two metres of patients. With the exception of symptomatic patients, masking is not required in non-clinical areas, such as main lobbies, waiting areas, cafeterias, and elevators. Masking is highly recommended for visitors and patients in waiting rooms and lounges in high-risk areas such as Dialysis, the Emergency Department and the Cancer Centre.
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