Covid epidemic. The mask is again compulsory at Monod hospital near Le Havre

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From mars 2024, wearing a mask at the Monod hospital in Le Havre (Seine-Maritime) was not more systematicbut due to high circulation of Covid in Normandie, he is now mandatory since Thursday October 3, 2024.

“Strong viral circulation”

Inside Monod hospital, wearing a mask since March 2024, “was simply indicated during signs of infection. » Thursday, October 3, management indicated that “the wearing of masks is activated due to high viral circulation. »

“With falling temperatures and the weather conducive to viruses, we are clearly seeing an upsurge in Covid cases, particularly in the Le Havre emergency room,” explained an emergency doctor from Monod interviewed by 76actu.

As early as September, Santé Publique France indicated in its report, a resumption in the number of Covid cases after a lull in August.

Wearing a mask is now necessary in all healthcare services (Consultations / hospitalization / examinations). This measure aims to limit the spread of viruses, particularly during epidemic periods. We thank all users for wearing a mask before visiting our establishment,

A simple but effective barrier…

The GHH further states: “The mask is a simple but effective barrier and effectively contributes to reducing the risk of contamination, thereby protecting the most vulnerable people within the hospital. This initiative is in line with public health recommendations and is part of a process of collective responsibility.

The GHH also invites its users “to respect good hand hygiene ».

The protective measure activated within the establishment will be required to evolve “according to the evolution of the local and regional epidemic situation of respiratory infections (COVID, RSV, flu, others)”.

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