Banks and Kravec agree flu shots are still available this season. The UPMC mask mandate formally goes into effect on ...

Due to a recent rise in COVID and other respiratory illnesses, UPMC is "strongly encouraging" patients and visitors to wear ...

UPMC said it is requiring anyone who goes inside their health care facilities to wear masks to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, particularly influenza.

UPMC said that patients visitors, support persons, and staff will be required to wear masks in patient care areas.

UPMC said it's bringing back masks to try and curb the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV.

Increasing cases of respiratory illness across central Pennsylvania prompted at least one hospital system to revisit its masking policy, urging visitors to mask up to prevent further spread.