Preserve health: Our protective measures in detail

Masks compulsory at Bethesda Hospital: Protection against seasonal viruses at Bethesda Hospital (as of 6 February 2025)

Who is required to wear a mask?

• For visitors
• For employees in direct contact with patients
• For everyone - including patients - with cold symptoms

Our recommendation:

• We ask visitors to refrain from visiting the hospital if they have cold symptoms.
• 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