Preserve health: Our protective measures in detail

Protection against seasonal viruses at Bethesda Hospital (as at 20 March 2025)

Who is required to wear a mask?

• People with cold symptoms throughout the hospital should wear a face mask.

Our recommendation:

• We ask visitors with existing cold symptoms to refrain from visiting the hospital.
• Visits with children under 6 years of age should be avoided.

Respiratory etiquette for all patients, visitors and staff with cold symptoms.

• Wear mouth and nose protection. Cover mouth and nose completely.
• Only cough and sneeze into a disposable handkerchief or the crook of your arm. Dispose of disposable handkerchiefs immediately.
• Hand disinfection
• Maintain a distance of 1 metre from other people whenever possible

Visiting arrangements