The latest Covid surge has pushed the NHS in some parts of England to reintroduce face masks in GP practices, for staff and patients.
It added: Regionally, we advise that risk assessments are undertaken with a view to encouraging patients and visitors to wear face masks when visiting any healthcare setting, unless exempt, although we appreciate that there is no mandate for visitors to wear a face mask and they may decline to do so.’
Given the significant increases that we are observing across our region, we believe that it is prudent to request that face masks are worn given the rising Covid-19 numbers to protect our patients and our staff.