With the holidays around the corner, Dr. Donald M. Yealy, the UPMC chief medical officer, and Dr. John Goldman, infectious disease specialist and vice president… Read more
Tag: masking
UPMC Weighs in on CDC Recommendation for Vaccinated People to Mask Indoors in High-Transmission Areas
At a press briefing on July 27th, the CDC recommended all people, including those vaccinated, wear masks indoors in areas with substantial or high COVID-19… Read more
PA Mask Mandate to End Monday: Infectious Disease Doctor Weighs In
Pennsylvania’s statewide mask mandate will end on Monday, June 28, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Because UPMC is committed to protecting its most… Read more
UPMC Experts Explain Updated Masking Recommendations from CDC
The recent masking update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows promise in balancing the risk of transmitting COVID-19 with the need… Read more
Making the ‘Mask Ask’ of Your Family and Friends
When it comes to the potential spread of COVID-19, gatherings with people from outside your household contain an element of risk. With that in mind, the safest… Read more