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Mask restrictions wound back at Bundaberg Hospital

April 19, 2023 5:59 am in by

Masks are no longer mandatory in Bundaberg, Childers, Biggenden, Eisdvold, Gayndah and Mundubbera Hospitals.

However, people still need to wear the face coverings in Monto and Gin Gin facilities.

“On the advice of our experienced clinical leadership, we made a decision in the lead-up to Easter to implement mask-wearing in some of our facilities,” says WBHHS COVID-19 incident controller Ben Ross-Edwards.

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“We’re pleased to see that our caution paid off, and with the cooperation of our staff and community, we’ve seen COVID-19 numbers stabilise.

“While there are still a small number of cases throughout the region, we’re relaxing mask-wearing requirements in Bundaberg, Childers, Biggenden, Eisdvold, Gayndah and Mundubbera Hospitals.

“Due to a moderate risk of community transmission, we’re asking staff and community at Monto and Gin Gin Hospitals to continue wearing masks on WBHHS premises.

“We thank our dedicated staff and supportive community for their cooperation in this matter over the past few weeks.”

WBHHS will advise the public of any further change to visitor requirements if they occur.

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